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McLaughlin v. Jones Amicus Curiae Brief of Arizona Family Law Practitioners
Supreme Court of Arizona. Kimberly MCLAUGHLIN, Petitioner, v. The Honorable Lori B. JONES, Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Arizona, in and for the County of Pima, Respondent Judge. Suzan MCLAUGHLIN, Respondent Real Party in Interest. No. CV-16-0266-PR. May 17, 2017. Appeal from the Court of Appeals, Division 2 Cause No. 2-CA-SA […]
Update: Divorcing the Realtor
By: Woodnick Law, PLLC [The article below was originally published on December 2nd, 2016 and updated on May 19th, 2021. In May of 2021, real estate analyst John Wake found that some homes in Maricopa County were selling 43-59% above market value [1]. This means that realtors in Arizona earned higher commissions off these sales. […]
Flippin’ Divorce
You and your husband were smitten by the success of Tarek and Christina from HGTV’s Flip or Flop. Following their lead and a strong rebound in the real estate market, you started buying houses to sell. You quit…
When Adoptions Fail
Building adopted families is a dream for many people. Perhaps adoption is a choice in the wake of fertility challenges, perhaps adoption is the product of a relative who is unable to care for their own child through CPS, or perhaps building your family has always meant adopting. After all, there are far too many children in state care who also need loving homes.
Tucson TV Personalities Charged with Child Abuse
passed through the mother in utero. The story below shows there are exceptions to every rule. And you better believe the Department of Child Safety will be knocking on (or down) your door if your four-month-old tests positive for cocaine.
Update on the Case: DCS Interview without Parental Consent
In February, the Department of Child Safety interviewed a child for a child neglect investigation without parental consent. This caused much debate, with the parents (and the Ombudsman) arguing that DCS lacked legal authority to interview their child without consent. DCS countered by pointing out that the Department routinely interviews children in neglect cases by justification of an agency policy (and notwithstanding the legal prohibition against interviews in those types of investigations).
To Catch a Predator: Scottsdale Edition
Two weeks ago, six men were arrested by Scottsdale police after an undercover prostitution sting. According to court documents, the Scottsdale police placed “escort” ads on backpage.com and other websites, and the men responded looking for sex with underage girls. The men arrived at the place they believed to be meeting the girls and were arrested by police, who had set up an operation at the nearby Scottsdale airport. The “escorts” were, in fact, undercover police officers or actresses pretending to be below the age of majority.
Gray Divorce: Divorcing when you are over 50
The “gray divorce,” the term for a divorce involving a couple past age 50, is beginning to gain traction as more Baby Boomers seek Family Court intervention. According to a Bowling Green University study, one in four Americans going through divorce is over 50. The study also said that the divorce rate for people 50 and older doubled from 1990 to 2010.
Why you Should Consider a Post-Nup
Two weeks ago, six men were arrested by Scottsdale police after an undercover prostitution sting. According to court documents, the Scottsdale police placed “escort” ads on backpage.com and other websites, and the men responded looking for sex with underage girls. The men arrived at the place they believed to be meeting the girls and were arrested by police, who had set up an operation at the nearby Scottsdale airport. The “escorts” were, in fact, undercover police officers or actresses pretending to be below the age of majority.
New Details Emerge About Phoenix Child Abuse Case
After a Phoenix mother was charged with six counts of child abuse, new details have emerged about what was observed when officers arrived at her home.