Aug 26, 2018 | Spousal Maintenance, Alimony, Division of Property, Divorce, Family Law, High-Conflict Disputes, Modification Actions, Spousal Support
Spousal Maintenance, known in many other states as “Alimony,” is one of the most ambiguous and difficult areas in Arizona Family Law. Determining whether to award spousal support during a divorce is a matter of judicial discretion. The award of spousal maintenance...
Nov 17, 2016 | Alimony, Separation, Spousal Support
Spousal Maintenance, known in many other states as “Alimony,” is the grayest of gray areas in Arizona Family Law. Determining whether to award spousal support during a divorce is a matter of judicial discretion. This means that it is up to the judge to...
Mar 10, 2013 | Alimony, Divorce, Spousal Maintenance, Spousal Support
Spousal Maintenance, known in many other states as “Alimony,” is the greyest of grey areas in Arizona Family Law. Determining whether to award spousal maintenance is a matter of judicial discretion. This means that it is up to the judge to decide whether...
Jan 25, 2012 | Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Parenting Time, Spousal Maintenance
Here’s something I’ll bet you don’t know: While a trial in a criminal or a personal injury case, or even a contract dispute, may last days or weeks, or even months, litigants in a typical Arizona Family Law Trial are rarely allowed more than one day to present their...
Dec 27, 2011 | Alimony, Child Support, Custody, Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Grandparents' Rights, Mediation, Mission Statement, Non-Parent Rights, Personal Interest, Spousal Maintenance
Here is our mission statement for the new year: Gary Frank is a Family Law Attorney who cares about his clients. Whether they are going through a divorce or dealing with contested custody or other family law issues, we understand that our clients are in the midst...
Aug 23, 2011 | Alimony, Child Support, Consultation, Custody, Division of Property, Divorce, Family Law, Grandparent Rights, Non-Parent Rights, Spousal Maintenance
Filing for divorce on your own can be overwhelming. Wading through the court-approved forms may be confusing and is often an exercise in futility. What are my legal rights? What should I ask for? How does the court process work? How do I know I’m doing this...