An annulment is not a good idea when the legal or emotional reasons for it don’t align with the strict criteria required, or when it may create complications worse than a divorce. Here’s when seeking an annulment might not be the right path: 🚫 When an Annulment Is NOT a Good Idea 1. ⚖️ You…
Once divorce papers are officially served, this doesn’t mean the divorce proceedings must go on. Let’s take a look at how you can cancel or stop a divorce process below. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION How To Stop A Divorce After Filing During the early stages of a divorce, it can be quite simple to ultimately…
Once divorce papers are officially served, your spouse has 21 days to file an Answer with the court. Let’s take a quick look at how this entire process will unfold. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION What Happens After Divorce Papers Are Served To A Spouse? Your spouse will be given 21 days to file an Answer…
The decision to end a marriage later in life can be extremely difficult. Many couples, even at an advance age, are not prepared for the unique legal issues that come with divorce. When terminating a marriage, older individuals must take into account insurance, business interests, healthcare, retirement savings, estate planning, and social security. As senior…
At a final custody hearing, also known as a trial on custody or final parenting time hearing, a family court judge will hear both sides of a custody dispute and issue a legally binding decision that determines the legal and physical custody of the child or children. Here’s what to expect: 🔷 Overview of a…
Real estate attorneys handle a wide variety of cases related to renting, buying and selling of real property. The two most common ways a real estate attorney will charge a client are via a fixed fee or hourly rate. Typically, hourly rates range between $150-$400 per hour. Fixed rates range between $500-$2,000 for a home…
Living as brother and sister after marriage—sometimes called a celibate marriage or spiritual partnership—is a conscious decision by some couples to remain legally married while abstaining from sexual relations and often leading largely independent emotional or physical lives. This arrangement is sometimes considered as an alternative to divorce, especially for personal, religious, financial, or family…
A family lawyer’s services can be used for divorce, child custody, adoption, and spousal support cases. Domestic violence also happens to fall under the family law umbrella. Depending on the complexity of the case, lawyer retainer fees typically cost between $3,500-$10,000. Let’s look at some common factors that can impact these fees. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL…
Here’s an updated overview of Postnuptial Agreement costs in 2025 across the U.S., including national averages and complexities: 💸 1. Average Legal Fees (USA-wide) Drafting a postnup: approx. $930 on average brides.com+15 contractscounsel.com+15 contractscounsel.com+15 Reviewing an existing agreement: around $500 reddit.com+4 contractscounsel.com+4 contractscounsel.com+4 These figures reflect flat-fee billing from services like ContractsCounsel, averaged across multiple…
In Arizona, a father can be awarded full custody (now referred to legally as legal decision-making and parenting time) when the court determines that it is in the best interests of the child. While Arizona law does not favor mothers over fathers, full custody is generally awarded to one parent only in situations where shared…
