Kathleen McCarthy
In a divorce, tracking down and then dividing Bitcoin can be tricky. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have gained lots of attention recently. Its value has recently escalated and just eclipsed an all-time high of almost $49,000 a coin. High profile investors such as Tesla (1.5 billion investment!) and Carolina Panthers player, Russell Okung (converted half … Read more
Novelist Margaret Atwood wrote, “A divorce is like an amputation; you survive, but there is less of you.” For many of you, this pandemic feels like an amputation. Cash is tight, Conflict with your parenting partner has escalated, You may have even filed for divorce or other court relief, but resolution is nowhere in sight. … Read more
We are pleased to announce that attorney Hannah Kyle Kinney has joined our Firm. Hannah brings with her some very intensive experience in family law having just finished a year-long judicial clerkship for our Presiding Family Court Judge, the Honorable Greg Sakall. Hannah earned her Juris Doctorate from the UA James E. Rogers School of … Read more
The State Bar of Arizona set up a COVID-19 legal help hotline in May 2020. The service is free and answers people’s legal questions that have popped up since COVID-19. The hotline was set to close at the end of 2020, but the State Bar of Arizona have decided to keep the hotline running. The … Read more
Update from Judge Greg Sakall, Presiding Family Law Judge in Pima County: In light of the ongoing public health issues related to the pandemic in Pima County, please be advised that Conciliation Court is postponing any child interviews through the end of January 2021. Currently scheduled January interviews will be rescheduled to a date after … Read more
As a divorce lawyer, I am always looking for ways to help my clients reduce their stress about is typically a highly stressful process. Education about the process is helpful. Knowledge about your options is critical! A lot of what is out there on the internet is either wrong, does not apply to your situation … Read more
McCarthy Family Law is proud to announce that Megan C. Hill is now a State Bar of Arizona Certified Specialist in Family Law. Megan is the third attorney in McCarthy Family Law to become a State Bar of Arizona Certified Specialist in Family Law. Megan joins Kathleen McCarthy and Edina Strum in this small group … Read more
Novelist Margaret Atwood wrote, “A divorce is like an amputation: You will survive it, but there’s less of you.” Often, there will be less of you financially after a divorce. But beware: You could end up with more debt than you bargained for. How? If you trade an asset to your soon-to-be ex in exchange … Read more
Unless you have sole custody of your child, your ability to move out of Arizona or even 100 miles in the state is severely restricted. If you and your parenting partner share joint custody and both of you reside in Arizona, you must give 45 days advance written notice of your intention to move or … Read more