President Trump and the Republicans have advocated for the elimination of the income tax deduction for the payment of alimony. The Republican party’s reasoning for eliminating that income tax deduction is that it is being...

If you are going through a divorce in Arizona, one of the things you should think about is how to save money on divorce attorney fees in Arizona. Although most people become singularly focused on the issues they face in a...

We want to provide you with five questions to ask a divorce lawyer in an initial consultation in Arizona. When you decide it’s time to end your marriage, your first move might be to call a divorce lawyer, which is wise,...

A Calculation, Summary or Detailed Appraisal Report – What is the Difference? As a practicing appraiser, a question that I am regularly asked is “what is the difference in scope between a Calculated Value, a Summary...

For the newly divorced in Arizona, a change in existing estate plan documents may be necessary to avoid any claims by the former spouse against the decedent’s estate. While California law invalidates a gift or disposition...

I often say that the difference between the truth and lie is sometimes a matter of perspective. However, there are situations when a person knowingly testifies to “facts” when he or she believes them to be untrue....

Divorcing a drug addict in Arizona has its own set of difficulties. Although drug addiction is quickly becoming an epidemic in the United States, there are things an experienced Arizona divorce attorney can do to protect you...

Divorcing an alcoholic in Arizona presents its own unique issues, particularly if children are involved in the divorce. The most significant issue pertains to the safety and well being of your children and can affect child...

In December of 2016, the Arizona Court of Appeals-Division One reviewed and rendered a decision in Jensen v. Beirne. Judge Jon W. Thompson delivered the opinion for the Court, in which Presiding Judge Diane M. Johnsen and...

A default divorce occurs when certain the Respondent in a divorce fails to file a Response to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriages and a Notice and Affidavit of Default is filed by the Petitioner. The court may issue a...