Divorce Mediation Vs Litigation – Which Should You Go With?

Few life events are as emotional and challenging as separation and divorce. Arizona’s divorce and custody laws recognize that couples and families are better served when emotions are less charged and have developed a framework to support Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to avoid protracted litigation. The attorneys at Lawrence & Jecmen, PLLC, strongly endorse ADR…

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Characterization of Property

I have acquired some valuable items during my marriage.  Will my spouse receive a share? All assets (and liabilities) must be characterized as either “community” or “sole and separate” in the context of a divorce.  The statutory presumption is that all items acquired during the term of the marriage (from the date of the wedding…

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