Planning ahead, can save a lot of money and provide peace of mind. Staying prepared with adequaate knowledge can go a long way to protect your assets and family relationships. The articles and tips in this section are aimed to help you understand and prepare for some of the more common issues you’ll encounter in a divorce, child custody, or other family law matter.
- Planning for the People Who Depend on You: What Families Need to Know About Minor Children and Special Needs Planning
on October 20, 2026When you think about estate planning, you may think about writing a will, deciding who inherits your assets or determining
- Medicaid Planning Strategies to Safeguard Your Estateon October 17, 2026
Most people spend decades building savings, paying off their mortgage, and investing for retirement. Then they may find that a
- Elder Law Planning: How to Protect Your Assets from Long-Term Care Costson September 17, 2026
Elder Law Planning: How to Protect Your Assets from Long-Term Care Costs Long-term care is one of the most expensive
- Aging Well Starts Here: Family First Firm to Host Community Health Fairon September 10, 2026
A fun-filled morning of health, wellness, local resources, and community connection is coming to Winter Park this October! WINTER PARK,
- Your Biggest Investment Deserves Better Than a Guess: Legal Planning for Your Homeon August 17, 2026
For most families, a home is the largest financial asset. Whether you’ve lived in the same house for 30 years, own a rental property,
- Living Wills vs. Power of Attorney: What’s the Difference and Why It Matterson August 15, 2026
Estate planners may not realize that some of the most important documents in their estate plans have nothing to do
- Corroborating Evidence and a Hearing in Frenchon August 14, 2026
Arizona's Alec and Lydia Act does not require exhibits or another witness to corroborate domestic violence testimony. Learn what judges may […]
- My Ex Is Filing For a Modification. Can I Bring Up The Domestic Violence From Our Marriage In My Response?on August 5, 2026
Your ex filed to modify custody. You can raise the domestic violence from your marriage, even if it is old and even if it was already decided. The […]
- Medicaid Planner vs. Elder Law Attorney: What’s the Difference, and Why Does It Matter?on August 4, 2026
When a loved one needs long-term care, families often begin searching for help with Medicaid. During that search, you’ll likely
- What Can You Do About Step Parent Abuse?on August 3, 2026
If someone in your ex’s household is abusing your child, that is domestic violence against that ex. Here is what to file, and how the Alec and […]
- Does the Alec and Lydia Act Apply to My Case If I Filed Before June 22, 2026?on July 27, 2026
Why Best Law Firm believes the Alec and Lydia Act applies to Arizona custody cases filed before June 22, 2026, plus courtroom arguments, written […]
- What Can the Court Order the Abusive Parent to Do?on July 23, 2026
The court can order intervention programs, counseling, drug and alcohol testing, bonds, and other safeguards under Arizona's Alec and Lydia Act. The […]
- My Children Want to See Their Dad. Does That Matter If There Is Domestic Violence?on July 23, 2026
Why a child's desire to see an abusive parent does not override safety under the Alec and Lydia Act, and why written findings matter. The post My […]
- I Never Called the Police. Do I Still Have a Case for Domestic Violence?on July 23, 2026
How domestic violence can be established without a police report, and what records, timelines, and testimony can help build the court record. The […]
- The Abuser Finished a Class. Do They Get the Children Unsupervised?on July 23, 2026
Why a class completion certificate alone does not restore unsupervised parenting time, and what Arizona courts must analyze before lifting […]
- When a Life-Changing Diagnosis Prompts You To Planon July 20, 2026
Hearing the news of a diagnosis can bring a wave of emotions—fear, uncertainty, grief, and countless questions about what comes next. While