Jan 28, 2015 | Community Property Law, Custody, Divorce, Legal Decision-Making, Mediation, Parenting Time
Sometimes you have to get tough. Sometimes you have to stand your ground and fight. That’s when you need a strong lawyer. But the strong lawyers, the truly excellent ones, will tell you that in most divorce cases it is best to start out by exploring the...
Mar 20, 2014 | Child Support, Consultation, Courts, Custody, Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Family Law, Joint Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Limited Scope Agreement, Litigation, Mediation, Parenting Time, Paternity
It is true that a lawyer can provide useful legal advice, helpful guidance, and strong representation for anyone involved in a Family Law case, However, not everyone chooses to retain an attorney — and not everyone can afford one. Fortunately, there are a...
Dec 30, 2013 | Child Support, Choosing an Attorney, Coping with Divorce, Counseling, Custody, Divorce, High-Conflict Disputes, Joint Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Mediation, Parenting Time, Spousal Maintenance
This year is coming to a close. If you are in the middle of a divorce – or if you are getting ready to go through one – the next twelve months could be tough. So, here are some simple guidelines to make the journey less difficult. 1. Keep your children out of the...
Nov 17, 2013 | Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Joint Custody, Legal Decision-Making, Mediation, Parenting Time
For many people, the scariest part of getting a divorce is having to walk into court and appear before a judge. But did you know that there is a way to obtain a divorce without ever stepping foot in a courtroom? It’s true. When I began practicing law, it was...
Jun 13, 2012 | Conciliation Court, Cooling Off Period, Divorce, Mediation, Reconciliation
It is not at all surprising that when one spouse files for a divorce, the other sometimes continues to hold out hope for a reconciliation, believing that the marriage is not irretrievably broken. But what may surprise you is that Arizona law gives that person an...
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...