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Understanding the Arizona Dissolution (Divorce) Process
By Ryan T. McGuire A divorce, which Arizona refers to as a “dissolution,” can be an intimidating process. Not only is it a highly emotional process, but it also often involves more interaction with the legal system than the average person will experience in their lifetime. You may need to hire an attorney, though it […]
Rough Diaper Changes and Classic Metaphyseal Lesions
By Ryan T. McGuire In August 2024, an Indiana father, Tristan Dean Gerhardt, was charged after his six-month-old was found with fractures in all four limbs [1]. A skeletal survey revealed multiple fractures in both arms and legs. Oral injuries suggested something had been forced into the infant’s mouth. Treating physicians told investigators that most […]
The Triad of Abusive Head Trauma
By Ryan T. McGuire In October 2025, a Virginia man, La’Shaun Quintae Holloway, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his two-month-old baby [1]. The facts of the case were horrific. While the baby was in Holloway’s sole care, family members heard him over an Xbox headset yelling obscenities at the infant. Shortly […]
Juvenile Court, Family Court, and Rule 5.1 ARFLP
By Ryan T. McGuire On July 15, 2025, Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals issued an important ruling on Rule 5.1, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure. [1] The ruling illustrates the complexity of procedural rules. Rule 5.1 becomes relevant when a family has both legal decision-making and parenting time (formerly child custody) […]
What would a Prenup for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce look like under Arizona Law? It’s Actually Romantic.
By Ryan T. McGuire and Isabel Ranney I. Introduction The engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, announced on August 26, 2025, captivated the world. [1] As one of the most high-profile couples in America with collective assets worth billions of dollars, it is likely that they are contemplating entering into a prenuptial agreement […]
Attorney Markus Risinger Argues Before Arizona Supreme Court
On October 9, 2025, our firm’s Markus Risinger presented oral arguments before the Arizona Supreme Court in Gelvin v. Gelvin, a case addressing an important question of attorney-client privilege. The case concerns whether the attorney-client privilege extends to communications between an attorney and a third party, regardless of the purpose of those communications and […]
How Flagstaff’s High Cost of Living Shapes Spousal Support Under A.R.S. § 25-319
By Ryan T. McGuire Does your city of residence impact your divorce? You might assume it does not matter. Divorce is primarily governed by state law, so any city within the state should yield the same result. But divorce often hinges on money, and in high-cost cities like Flagstaff, financial realities can significantly shape outcomes. […]
Who’s a Mandatory Reporter, Anyway? Part 2: Doe v. Warr and Broader Liability
by Ryan T. McGuire When a Sunday school teacher fails to report suspected child abuse, can she be held legally responsible? This question recently came before the Arizona Court of Appeals in Doe v. Warr (2025), a case that has quietly but significantly expanded the scope of who can be considered a mandatory reporter under […]
Judicial Bypass in Arizona: Navigating Abortion Rights After Proposition 139
On November 5, 2024, Arizona voters passed Proposition 139, enshrining a fundamental right to abortion in the Arizona Constitution. [1] Previously, as reported in our blog post “Bypass: The Future of Abortion Access for One of the Most Vulnerable Populations,” [2] the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs overruled Roe’s right to abortion, which called the […]
Who’s a Mandatory Reporter, Anyway?
Paging Father M.D. by Ryan T. McGuire, Law Clerk You are driving home from work and are stopped behind a bus at a busy Phoenix intersection. You see what you assume is a mother tugging her toddler by the arm, perhaps trying to get the child ready to get on the bus as it approaches […]