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.
- Your Biggest Investment Deserves Better Than a Guess: Legal Planning for Your Home
on August 17, 2026For 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 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
- How Do I Prove Domestic Violence With No Police Report and No Photos?on July 15, 2026
How to start proving domestic violence in family court when there is no police report, no photos, and years of private abuse. The post How Do I Prove […]
- What is the Standard of Evidence in the Alec and Lydia Act?on July 15, 2026
How domestic violence is proved under the Alec and Lydia Act, and what the court must do before an abusive parent can rebut the presumption. The post […]
- How to Avoid Probate and Protect Your Family’s Assetson July 15, 2026
When a Florida resident passes away with no trust, no beneficiary designation, and no other estate plan in place, their
- When was the last time you looked at your estate plan?on July 7, 2026
If you haven’t opened your documents since you signed them, you’re not alone. Many people think estate planning is a one-and-done task.