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…
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…
Parental rights are not terminated in a permanent guardianship. However, it can remove a parent’s legal custody of his or her child. In most cases, permanent guardianship can be revoked if the child’s parent, the child, or another party chooses to file a petition with the court to revoke the guardianship. This can occur if…
With many courts moving in the direction of joint custody agreements, how would it be possible to get a father’s visitation rights denied? Here are a few circumstances to monitor. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION Can Arizona Courts Deny Father’s Visitation Rights? Whenever two parents separate or divorce, the custodial parent can occasionally prevent the non-custodial…
An uncontested divorce is obviously when neither party is in dispute. This makes for more simple court proceedings but obviously all the details need to be ironed out by the partners going their separate ways before agreeing to the divorce. The timeline for an uncontested divorce in Arizona undoubtedly depends on the specific couple and…
One process used to terminate a marriage is called annulment. Whenever a court awards a petition for annulment, the court is essentially declaring the marriage nullified. Annulment differs from divorce in that once a divorce is awarded, the marriage is dissolved. If you are searching for “time frame for an annulment”, High Desert Family Law…
Let’s look at the main differences between a fault and no-fault divorce. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION What Is A Fault Divorce? In most states, couples must cite specific grounds for a divorce, typically including the following circumstances: Adultery. Impotence. Physical or sexual abuse. And more. When one spouse cites a reason for divorce, the other…
