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Make Sure You Take Care of Yourself

Make Sure You Take Care of Yourself

The legal process can be long and arduous, whether you are in the process of seeking legal decision-making and parenting time for children, a dissolution of marriage, grandparent visitation, or a modification or enforcement of a judicial order.  At Frank Amar Matura, we understand that there is a level of endurance that is necessary to make it through the time it takes to resolve your legal matter.  Part of weathering the storm includes having a capable, hard-working and compassionate legal...

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Equalization Payments in an Arizona Divorce

Equalization Payments in an Arizona Divorce

Arizona divorce laws state that marital property generally should be divided equitably between the spouses. However, determining how to achieve equity in the division of assets can be a complex process. There may be property, like a family home or pension, that one party wishes to keep in full. In simple terms, equalization payments in an Arizona divorce can be used to compensate the spouse who is not keeping such property for their share. Marital Property Division and the Role of Equalization...

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Feelings of Shame or Failure

Feelings of Shame or Failure

It is very common for people going through divorce to feel a sense of shame or failure that the marriage did not work out. Sometimes parents who are divorcing feel like they are causing harm to their children by the act of divorcing their spouse.  These feelings can cause a parent to delay what is in their family’s best interests because they think they are supposed to “work it out” for the sake of the children. While that is sometimes possible, it is simply not always a reality. The attorneys...

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Business Valuation in Arizona Divorces: How Are Business Assets Divided

Business Valuation in Arizona Divorces: How Are Business Assets Divided

At Frank Amar Matura, we understand how challenging it can be to go through a divorce. It is emotionally draining, especially when there are complex financial matters involved. Determining the appropriate division or allocation of business assets owned by one or both spouses is one factor that can complicate matters. In this newsletter, our Phoenix divorce lawyers discuss the role of business valuation in Arizona divorces and the options for distributing or allocating business assets. The...

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An Overview of Prenuptial Agreements in Arizona

An Overview of Prenuptial Agreements in Arizona

Contemplating the potential end of your marriage before it even begins can feel uncomfortable. However, a prenuptial agreement, often referred to as a “premarital agreement” or “prenup,” is simply a financial and life planning tool, much like a will or trust. By thinking of it in this way, couples can reap the benefits of prenuptial agreements in Arizona and be better prepared for the future, whatever it holds. What You Should Know about Prenuptial Agreements in Arizona At Frank Amar Matura,...

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Property Valuation in an Arizona Divorce—Why Accurate Appraisal and Valuation Matter

Property Valuation in an Arizona Divorce—Why Accurate Appraisal and Valuation Matter

Divorce is a difficult and emotionally charged process, but it is necessary to ensure a fair and equitable division of marital property and assets when the marriage legally ends. In divorce settlements and Arizona community property division cases, accurate and reliable property appraisals are critical. The importance of accurate property valuation in an Arizona divorce cannot be overstated, as it lays the foundation for a fair and equitable division of assets in an appropriate and legal...

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Interstate Custody Laws: A Roadmap for Arizona Parents

Interstate Custody Laws: A Roadmap for Arizona Parents

When parents separate, the changes can include one or both moving to another state. If minor children are involved, divorce and post-dissolution proceedings can be substantially more stressful and complicated. Child custody disputes add a layer of complexity, and the effect is further magnified when one or more family members have moved out of state. To address these issues more efficiently, Arizona has adopted interstate custody laws and procedures that govern the process. Understanding the...

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Separate vs. Community Property in Arizona Divorces

Separate vs. Community Property in Arizona Divorces

Are you going through a divorce and wondering what assets are subject to division in the process? Or are you contemplating leaving a spouse, but are concerned you’ll be saddled with half of your ex’s small business debt? Understanding what assets are considered separate property versus community property in Arizona is an important place to start. We know that going through a divorce is stressful no matter how unhappy you are in your marriage. Divorce presents both emotional and financial...

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Relocation – What it takes to win

Relocation – What it takes to win

In 2023 Hanna Amar and Logan Matura of our firm won an important Family Court case involving a parent’s request to move out of state with the children (known as a “Relocation” case), and just this month the trial court’s decision was upheld by the Arizona Court of Appeals. Relocating out of the state, with children is one of the most difficult things to achieve in Family Court. The “Best Interest of the Children” is the standard judges use in every child custody case, including relocation...

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Parenting After Divorce- Now What?

Parenting After Divorce- Now What?

You never thought you’d be here. It certainly wasn’t the plan. A “single-mom” or “single-dad.” Maybe you have full custody; maybe you have an equal parenting time schedule. Whether your relationship after divorce with your ex is good or not, one thing is for sure: parenting is hard. And it just got harder. So now what? First thing’s first, get your perspective right. You get to be with your kids. You get to raise them the way you want on your time. You get to nurture them. You get to make them...

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New Spousal Maintenance Guidelines

New Spousal Maintenance Guidelines

On July 3, 2023, Chief Justice Robert Brutinel issued Administrative Order 2023-119, which approves and adopts a set of Spousal Maintenance Guidelines, and which provide for the use of a new Spousal Maintenance Calculator. When do the guidelines go into effect? These guidelines will go into effect beginning on July 10, 2023. Who does this administrative order affect? These new Spousal Maintenance Guidelines (and the new Spousal Maintenance Calculator) apply to Dissolution of Marriage and Legal...

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Benefits of a Family Law Mediation Lawyer

Benefits of a Family Law Mediation Lawyer

In Arizona, divorce is a common reality. The state has an average of 20,000 divorces annually, with around 10% of those cases going to trial. The average length of a divorce in Arizona is 9 months, but some cases can take years to resolve. The process can be long, complicated, and emotional when a couple decides to end their marriage. It is important for both parties to understand their rights and responsibilities, as well as the different legal options available to them. If you are facing a...

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Grandparents Rights in Arizona: Establishing Visitation Rights in AZ

Grandparents Rights in Arizona: Establishing Visitation Rights in AZ

Grandparents often play a critical role in their grandkids' lives, providing them with love, support, and guidance. Unfortunately, situations can arise where grandparents might find their relationships with their grandchildren disrupted or even severed entirely. In Arizona, grandparents have legal rights to seek visitation, custody, or even adoption of their grandchildren. This article will explore grandparents' rights in Arizona, including the relevant statutes, how a family law attorney can...

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5 Great Tips for Divorcing Homeowners in The Current Economy

5 Great Tips for Divorcing Homeowners in The Current Economy

Article Regarding Divorcing Homeowners By Guest Blogger Barbara Woyak, Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert Property values are in a state of correction. The Fed Chair Jerome Powell has not minced words when relaying the Federal Reserve’s intentions to basically give a 10-20% haircut on property values via interest rate hikes (that show no signs of stopping). It needs to happen. The market could never sustain spikes in values going on forever — it’s unhealthy. And none of that feels good or...

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What Sets Our Family Law Attorneys Apart From Others

What Sets Our Family Law Attorneys Apart From Others

There are A LOT of family law attorneys in Phoenix. There are even more divorce attorneys when you expand your search to the Valley. Some attorneys dabble in Family Law as part of their practices, and others (like us) focus solely on Family Law. Our firm is just one of what seems like endless options when going through a divorce or child custody battle. However, there is one thing that sets us apart from most divorce attorneys that we have found makes a huge difference in our cases: We value...

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Client Reviews

Very honest

November 2009 I retained Mr. Frank almost two years to represent me in a visitation modification filed by my ex-husband. Mr. Frank quickly and efficiently became familiar with my case and was very honest about all the potential results that could occur. I truly feel that Mr. Frank had my children’s best interests in mind…

– Judy K