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Responding to a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage

Responding to a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage

In Arizona, when a spouse files for divorce, he or she must file a legal document referred to as a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The spouse who files this Petition, known as the Petitioner, must also properly serve notice to the other spouse, who is referred...
How to Appeal a Court’s Decision

How to Appeal a Court’s Decision

When parties to a divorce are unable to settle their disputes, their case will end up in court, and their disputes will be resolved by a judge. The judge’s ruling will be legally binding. A party unhappy with the judge’s decision may have the option of filing...
Top 4 Tips on Helping Children of Divorce

Top 4 Tips on Helping Children of Divorce

Loving parents want the best for their children at all times, especially during divorce. Often, the best advice for parents is to simply keep doing what they have always done to foster a strong relationship with your children. Listening, loving and leading by example...
Top Three Questions to Ask a Divorce Lawyer

Top Three Questions to Ask a Divorce Lawyer

At Hallier Stearns PLC, our experienced lawyers field wide-ranging questions from our clients every day. From the granularly focused questions to the “big picture” questions, our team is happy to answer every single one. Over the years, we have noticed a...
Top Three Mistakes to Avoid When Getting a Divorce

Top Three Mistakes to Avoid When Getting a Divorce

It is a natural part of life for mistakes to happen. But making a major misstep during a divorce can cause lasting and harmful repercussions for you and your family. Relying on the advice of a trusted family law attorney will help you avoid making these top three...