Update on the Alec and Lydia Act and how judges in different counties are treating it. I’m Billie Tarascio, owner of Modern Law in Arizona. We have practitioners that practice all over the state, and
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There are certain circumstances where couples making the decision to divorce either choose a mediation process, or the court requires the couple to go through an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process. In some cases, a
Most people who hire a family law attorney end up satisfied with their legal results. However, almost nobody looks forward to opening their monthly invoice. Paying for legal representation is a major expense, even when