The coronavirus pandemic has made a huge impact on every part of our lives. Our schools have been closed. Our jobs have been moved into our homes. We have been held in place without knowing what services will be available to us and how to navigate serious situations like divorce. While the world is busy […]
If you are preparing for a consultation with a divorce lawyer because your spouse served you with divorce papers or because you are thinking about starting the divorce process, you may be thinking about what happens at the initial consultation and what you need to do to prepare for it. The divorce lawyers at Lasiter […]
Recently, the world has drastically changed due to COVID-19. We are all learning to navigate a new way of life that involves social distancing. However, families still need legal help. Many clients have asked us how COVID-19 will affect their divorce cases. The most frequently asked question is: I need to file for divorce – […]
Different parents may have different views on appropriate techniques to use in disciplining their children. Even if parents agree on appropriate techniques, if parents spank their children during the marriage without objection from the other parent, continuation of this manner of discipline can become problematic during a divorce. In some cases, if one parent decides […]
Arizona is a community property state, and all debt incurred during a marriage is presumed to be joint and must be divided as such (equally). This is regardless of whose name is on the Visa, MasterCard, or American Express for example. As a result, bankruptcy and divorce in Arizona can be complicated. First, if […]
Both parties in a divorce or child custody case can request social media information from the other party to investigate facts and prepare for trial. From Facebook to online dating profiles, the information found can be used during court and could be used against you. Never go into a divorce or custody battle without consulting […]
Identifying whether your divorce or custody case is “high conflict” can be surprisingly difficult. In most cases, there is some level of conflict in a divorce or parenting dispute. The question is whether a particular case has an abnormally high amount of conflict. Some examples of high conflict cases involve domestic violence, serious substance abuse, […]
9 Mistakes That Will End Up Costing You In Divorce Court Want to win your divorce ? Or at least come out financially secure? Don’t make any of these common mistakes that almost always end up costing people who decide to litigate. 1. Going to court without a lawyer. Good lawyers who are in court […]
In the first year or so following your divorce, things may have gone well enough. You and your former spouse may have settled into your co-parenting agreement, and the child support payments arrived on time. After the months of stressful divorce, this may have been a welcome relief, and your life may finally be moving […]
The amount of money it takes to support two households after divorce is always going to be higher than the amount of money it takes to support one household during a marriage. That does not mean it is not doable and it does not mean it is not worth it. People often say, “I hear you, but […]
