Hiring a divorce lawyer is supposed to help the divorce process go more smoothly, reach a fair outcome, and complete the process so both parties can get on with their lives. But divorce often turns into a battleground where both sides will fight to get what they want – regardless of how fair the end […]
When you were a newlywed, you probably didn’t spend much time considering situations that might arise if a divorce were to happen. That early on, nobody expects to reach a point in their relationships where divorce is on the table – but it happens. In Phoenix, the professional attorneys at Lasiter And Jackson know that […]
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 […]
