Author Archives: Alexander D. Nirenstein

About Alexander D. Nirenstein

Nirenstein Garnice PLLC is proud to be a boutique Scottsdale Arizona family law firm accommodating the complete needs of individuals and their families. Being one of the first Arizona law firms dedicated exclusively to divorce and family law, we are proud to have a reputation shaped by experience and compassion and built on trust. We have over 50 years of combined experience in every aspect of family law, from divorce and child custody cases to child and grandparent rights. Our clients receive complete accommodations for their family law needs. Our attorneys have been honored with national prestige, and the respect and esteem of our colleagues in the legal community and most importantly, our clients.

Divorce and Taxes: Five Things You Need to Know

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

Tax treatment concerning alimony (spousal support), child custody and dependent status, child support, an tax treatment for sale of marital residence.
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Debts in Divorce- Division of Marital Debt in Arizona

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

The following guest post is from Marc Brown: Divorce and debt problems often go hand in hand and have adverse impacts on each other especially in terms of finance and possessions. Sometimes, fighting on financial issues drain the joy out … Continue reading →

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Arizona Spousal Maintenance Award Downward Modification — Remanded

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

In Orinski v. Orinzki before Division 2 of the Arizona Court of Appeals, wife appealled the trial court’s approval of husband’s request that his spousal maintenance award be reduced.  Husband claimed he was entitled to a modification in spousal maintenance since … Continue reading →

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Multiple Torts Causes of Actions – Spouse v. Spouse

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

Arizona Court rules on multiple tort claims alleging wrongdoing by married parties. In Berk, Wife made claims against Husband for “Consipracy to Commit False Imprisonment”, “Intentional Infliction of Emotional Stress”, “Libel”, “Slander”, “Invasion of Privacy”, and “Loss of Consortium”. Apparently … Continue reading →

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Orders of Protection

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

Here is a topic that is often considered the absolute worst, orders of protection in Arizona family law cases where kids are involved. First, a disclaimer: Some Orders of Protection have validity, and some actually work. There are people who seriously … Continue reading →

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Court Issues Order on Attorney Standards for Arizona Child Representation

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

The Arizona Supreme Court has adopted Administrative Order No. 2011-16, dealing with Duties and Responsibilities of Appointed Counsel and Guardians Ad Litem. The Order became effective February 1, 2011, and is applicable to all appointed counsel and guardians ad litem on … Continue reading →

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Arizona Child Support & On-Base Military Housing

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

Arizona Court of Appeals hold that the trial court should not have excluded the value of Father’s on-base housing from his gross income without determining whether its value was significant and reduced Father’s personal living expenses.  See Patterson v. Patterson, 02-10-11. … Continue reading →

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Nirenstein Garnice Soderquist PLC Sponsors MCBA Race Judicata

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

All of us at NGS wish Rachel R. James, Esq., a divorce and family law lawyer with Nirenstein Garnice Soderquist PLC, well in her serving as the Chair of the Race Judicata Event sponsored by Maricopa County Bar Association (MCBA) this … Continue reading →

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More on Valento v Valento

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

As mentioned yesterday in this blog, The Arizona Court of Appeals recently rendered a decision addressing a very common problem that many Arizonans are facing – a severe downturn in the real estate market.  The case, Valento v Valento, and … Continue reading →

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Ruling re: Equitable Lien & Downturn in Real Estate Market

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

Arizona Appellate Court issues new ruling — case of first impression, i.e., to what extent can a marital community claim an equitable lien against a spouse’s sole and separate property when community funds have contributed to the equity in the … Continue reading →

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