The following is the Heins Law philosophy for settlements and negotiations in family law. While I believe there’s a worthy fight, it is almost always best for parties to negotiate, and many times come to agreements in Arizona family law cases. This is especially true when children are involved. Why...
Is it ok for parties to leverage children to get what they want in family court custody cases?
I have a hard time even writing that question. I am the type of lawyer that believes leveraging children is one of the most detestable things imaginable. If you're reading this and you want to hire an attorney that will leverage children, please don't try and hire me. If you...
How does Arizona determine custody?
Arizona statute defines custody as legal decision-making, but what does that mean and how do courts determine who gets what legal decision-making? See also A.R.S. § 25-401. What does legal decision-making mean? What is traditionally considered custody in other states, the state of Arizona uses terms such as "legal decision-making"...
Rules for Seeking a Peaceful Divorce
These 7 rules can maximize peaceful relations. Success is how you define it, while peaceful relations provide the best conditions to achieving your goals.
How do I get a divorce in Arizona?
If your marriage is irretrievably broken, and you don't have a covenant marriage, then you are entitled to a divorce in Arizona...This process does not need to be difficult and expensive, especially with today's technology. We can maximize your dollars to produce effective results at an affordable rate, giving you...
