Who Are the Petitioner vs Respondent in a Divorce?
A divorce can only occur after the divorce paperwork is filed. For this to happen, there needs to be a petitioner and a respondent. It’s important to understand what each of these terms means and
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Why the Baby Boomer Divorce Rate is So High
Divorce is not just a phenomenon that happens with people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Many older couples who are part of the Baby Boomer generation are getting divorced. These mid-life divorces are also
Mother + Founder Co. : Resources for Women & Small Businesses
We recently had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer Burwell of Mother + Founder Co. at our fourth Pro Bono Day in Mesa, Arizona on Dec. 3. Jen brought with her a booth filled will inspiration, motivation
Pro Bono Day 5: Free Family Law Consultations
The time for resolutions is among us and we’re keeping up with our traditions too! Modern Law’s fifth Pro Bono Day will be located at our Mesa from 3-6 P.M. on February 11, 2021. Every
Divorce Case Phase 8: Post Decree
After the final decree, you can start to breathe a sigh of relief. The divorce is over, and the hard work has been done. However, there are still things you must do before you can
Divorce Case Phase 7: Trial Preparation and the Trial
At this phase, you know that you are going to be going to trial, and now is the time to make sure you are properly prepared. Even though you always hope that the case can
Divorce Case Phase 6: ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)
In Case Phase 4, we touched on Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR. However, because this is such an important can common part of the divorce, it deserves more content, so you have a better understanding
Divorce Case Phase 5: Expert Witnesses
Your case may require or benefit from the use of court-appointed or individually-hire experts that can act as expert witnesses, as discussed in Case Phase 3. The specialists may be needed for a range of
Divorce Case Phase 4: Temporary Orders
This is one of the longest phases in your divorce case, and it will typically last between three and six months depending on the complexity of your case. During this phase, things start to move
