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.
- Is This Abuse? 15 Signs Arizona Courts Consider Domestic Violence
on December 9, 2025Many people live with fear, intimidation, or controlling behavior long before they recognize it as domestic violence. You may tell yourself things […]
- Holiday Gifting and Medicaid: What Families Need to Know Before “Spending Down” This Season in Floridaon December 4, 2025
The holiday season is a natural time for families to discuss long-term care planning. When adult children gather with their... The post Holiday […]
- Family First Firm Foundation & Senior Resource Alliance Join Forces for Emergency Food Distribution
on November 13, 2025In response to the nationwide delay of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits brought on by the federal government shutdown,... […]
- Why Adding Your Children to Your Deed Is the Wrong Decisionon November 10, 2025
“Wouldn’t it be easier to just add my child to my deed?” At Family First Firm, we get this question... The post Why Adding Your Children to […]
- Can I cheat and can I steal?on October 27, 2025
Can you cheat the court? Can you cheat on your child support ? Can you cheat to avoid paying spousal maintenance? My answer: you can try but it is […]
- What is an Annulment?on October 24, 2025
What is a marriage annulment? It is a way to void a marriage under certain circumstances and the law allows you to go back to being a single […]
- Why I Wrote The Heirloom Journey- And What You’ll Learn About Paying for Long-Term Careon October 21, 2025
Before I started practicing elder law, I saw missteps in my own family that caused my grandparents to lose almost... The post Why I Wrote The […]
- The Probate Process: What Happens In Court, Start To Finishon October 7, 2025
If you’ve lost a loved one and you’re navigating probate for the first time, we’re deeply sorry for your loss.... The post The Probate Process: […]
- Project 2025 and “no fault” divorceon October 5, 2025
What does “no fault” divorce have to do with Project 2025? Under the plan outlined in Project 2025, “no fault” divorce would be eliminated. […]
- What is a “no fault” divorce?on October 5, 2025
Do you remember the old TV shows where there was a private investigator driving around town spying on someone’s wife or husband? If you don’t […]
- My Retirementon September 29, 2025
Recent consult question: I am getting a divorce and have been married for 18 years. I have been working and have a retirement that has been growing […]
- Inheritance and sole and separate propertyon September 29, 2025
Question in a recent consult: I have just inherited money from my father who recently passed. I am married and my husband wants me to open a joint […]
- Durable Power of Attorney- The Most Underrated Document in an Estate Planon September 16, 2025
Wills and trusts tend to take the focus when it comes to estate planning, but there’s a document that’s just... The post Durable Power of […]
- Do I REALLY Need An Elder Law Attorney?on August 19, 2025
New Elder Law Out Loud Podcast Episode Now Streaming When it comes to planning for the future, whether it’s navigating... The post Do I REALLY […]
- Back to School, Back to Reality: Why Estate Planning Matters More Than Ever for Parents and their Young Adult Childrenon August 6, 2025
As families shift into back-to-school mode, many parents are focused on school supplies and tuition payments for their children. But... The post Back […]
- The Heirloom Journey: A Transformational Approach to Elder Care Planningon July 21, 2025
Why Every Family Deserves a Compassionate, All-in-One Solution Navigating the maze of long-term care can be overwhelming. Between finding the... […]