Mesa Legal Blog
Child custody: Tips for working out an arrangement
Child custody matters can be difficult to work through, but this can be a bit easier if both parents decide that they are going to put the children first. There are several things that you might be able to do that could help make things a bit less stressful. One of...
How to manage your finances during a divorce
Divorce is never cheap. Proper planning, however, can reduce the negative effect divorce has on your finances, and it's an essential part of moving forward with your life following a marital split. Here are some steps to take to make sure that you're handling your...
More people drive distracted than you might imagine
As with many activities that fall into a legally and morally grey area, texting while driving is very hard for researchers to quantify. People who routinely engage in this unsafe behavior likely won't admit to doing so when asked. Even anonymous surveys often make...
Riding your motorcycle? Be prepared for the risks
With the summer heat, there is nothing that you love more than riding your motorcycle. You like being able to feel the breeze as you ride. You feel connected to the road and nature. It is no secret, however, that riding a motorcycle can be dangerous. You have to be...
Poor tire maintenance could cause a car crash
Your wife complains about how much time you spend fiddling with your car. Yet, as you tell her repeatedly, regular maintenance is key to safe driving. Sadly, not everyone’s car is as roadworthy as yours. You are reflecting on this as you drive back to Mesa from...
Why unmarried fathers need to establish paternity
Arizona has long presumed paternity when the wife in a married couple has a child. Regardless of the genetics involved, the husband of a woman who has a child is the presumptive father. He will be on the birth certificate and will have both parental rights and...
The fringe impacts of a divorce
When people think about the main impacts of a divorce, they often think of obvious things like moving out of the house, not living with their spouse any longer or not seeing the children as often. They know that life is going to change. However, it is important to...
Has financial infidelity undermined your marriage?
Marriage is a relationship built on trust and mutual respect. When one partner starts hiding things from the other, that foundation of trust can quickly erode. Financial infidelity has recently become a mainstream concept, although the issues it includes have affected...
Is cycling safer than riding in a car?
If you want to save money on gasoline, get in better shape and protect the environment all at the same time, you may decide to start cycling as your main means of transportation, rather than riding in the car. But is this a safe decision? When you hear that around...
Financial steps to take after your spouse announces divorce plans
Sometimes a divorce comes with plenty of signs. You and your spouse may have discussed the issue many times before one of you decides it is time to initiate proceedings. Other times, divorce seems to come from nowhere with one spouse unaware a problem exists until the...
