Legal Separation vs. Divorce
Clients often ask whether they should get a legal separation before pursuing a divorce. Aside from a few [...]
Oh, You’re a Family Law Attorney…Now What is that Exactly?
What does "family law" mean? Some people naturally assume that a “family law” attorney, like [...]
Freezing Assets in Divorce Cases
A common misconception among my clients is that all marital assets are automatically “frozen” when [...]
Transgender Issues and Bruce Jenner in the Spotlight
It seems no one can "Keep Up with the Kardashians" lately. The famous-for-being-famous family is [...]
Gay Marriage Legalized in Arizona
Gay marriage was officially legalized in Arizona today, October 17, 2014. In a very brief, [...]
9th Circuit Gay Marriage Ruling on October 7, 2014 Affects Arizona
On Tuesday, October 7, 2014, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down gay marriage [...]
Dangers of Facebook and Divorce – Don’t Air Your Dirty Laundy Online!
For most individuals, Facebook is an innocent and fun way to connect with friends and [...]
Interstate Jurisdiction Issues
The U.S. population today is highly mobile. When a divorce or child custody case is [...]
Michigan Case Decided on Gender Reassignment During Marriage
I have posted previously about whether, under Arizona’s marriage amendment, one spouse’s gender reassignment surgery [...]
Arizona Judge Denies Divorce for Transgender "Pregnant Man"
On Friday, March 29, 2013, an Arizona trial judge denied a divorce to Thomas Beatie, [...]