Divorce insights from Simonds Law Group

Your spouse won't be in the waiting room. This walk-through covers what to expect in divorce mediation in Arizona: the preparation, the day itself in separate rooms, the decisions you'll make about property, support, and children, the filing after you sign, and how Divorced in a Day fits it all…

Mediator or lawyer? The answer usually depends on whether your spouse wants to fight. See how divorce mediation and litigation differ in Arizona, what attorney-mediators can and can't do, when mediation isn't recommended, and how Divorced in a Day gives agreeable couples legal guidance inside a neutral, one-day process.

Wondering whether to stay or go? Work through eight practical questions about your children, two households, the house, and your own health, then see how Arizona's no-fault and community-property rules shape what happens next. We won't push you either way. When you're ready, a consultation can help you understand your…

The 5 Emotional Stages of Considering Divorce: Where Are You in the Journey? In our practice we’ve found that one of the biggest misconceptions about divorce is that people wake up one morning and suddenly decide to end their marriage. In reality, divorce is often a process that unfolds over…

Attorney Kate Simonds of Simonds Law Group was recently featured in People.com discussing relationship dynamics and communication patterns that can arise in marriages and divorce matters. The article explored broader conversations surrounding relationship behavior, communication, and emotional dynamics that family law professionals frequently observe during divorce. This article was based…

This is one of the hardest conversations you may ever have. Feeling nervous, uncertain, or emotional is completely normal. The goal is not to solve everything in one conversation.The goal is to start the conversation in a calm, respectful, and productive way. 1. Before You Talk: Set Yourself Up for…