You have just filed for a divorce, and within a few days, the opposing party has sent a list of documents that you need to produce going back several years, and something called interrogatories asking a lot of questions that...
Read MoreIt is not uncommon during a divorce for there to be feelings of anxiety, depression, grief, and a sense of loss. While the legal case is moving forward, the emotional side may also be taking its toll. As family law lawyers we...
Read MoreWhile many times a divorce or legal separation is a mutual decision, there are times when it is not. When that is the case, it is hard to even consider making a call to see a lawyer, let alone start making decisions on how to...
Read MoreExcerpt from Divorce in Arizona by Marlene Pontrelli and Robert Schwartz Going through the divorce process can be a frightening and often intimidating experience. Many people have never had to meet with a lawyer before, or been...
Read MoreYou have just filed for divorce, or maybe you and your spouse are thinking about a divorce. While there will be big changes for you, if you have children, there will also be big changes for the children. How you talk to...
Read MoreDivorce can be a frightening experience and taking that first step is sometimes difficult. First, find a law firm that handles divorces as a regular part of its law practice. The best recommendations come from people who have...
Read MoreThe following excerpt is from Divorce in Arizona (Addicus Publishing 2015) by Marlene Pontrelli and Robert Schwartz. Choosing the right attorney for your divorce is an important decision. Your attorney should be a trusted...
Read MoreFeelings of guilt, competition, or remorse sometimes lead a parent to be tempted to spend parenting time in trips to the toy store and special activities. Other times these feelings can result in an absence of discipline in an...
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Read MoreBy Robert L. Schwartz and Marlene A. Pontrelli (Excerpts from Divorce in Arizona) You may have been thinking about filing for divorce, but your spouse has told you that they will never “give” you a divorce. They may even have...
Read MoreBy Robert Schwartz and Marlene Pontrelli Choosing a lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will make with respect to your divorce. The person you choose needs to be someone you feel comfortable confiding in since you...
Read MoreBy Robert Schwartz and Marlene Pontrelli At some point during the course of your divorce, you will likely want to consider whether there is a better way to resolve the issues between you and your spouse without going to trial....
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