Alongi Law Firm, PLLC

08/18/2026

https://alongilawteam.studio/blog/applying-aleclydia-act-current-cases

🦉 Short Answer Except for the new definition of “coercive control” and its inclusion in the (related) definition of “domestic violence”, every aspect of the Alec & Lydia Act can—and should—be applied to all current and future litigation.

07/05/2026

Happy 4th! :)

Our critic A.O. Scott breaks down the second sentence of the Declaration of Independence.

07/02/2026

Here is the first of several promised installments concerning Arizona's Alec & Lydia Act that are meant to address misconceptions (or offer reassurances, or both) about the new law. Patricia Madsen and I anticipated some of these issues in the early drafting of HB 2995; others came up later. Hopefully, the blog installments will answer them all. But we do invite continued questions, and we will add them to our list! :)

“Subsection C of the new Alec & Lydia Act announces: A domestic violence claim shall be established by a preponderance of the evidence. Corroboration from exhibits or witness testimony of another person is not required. We did not script that new language to design a new legal concept.

06/28/2026

Good afternoon, all.

I recently tried to post an ad here that explained my role with the drafting of the Alec & Lydia Act and offered information that might encourage a reader (especially a domestic violence survivor) to contact our law firm for representation.

Our Thought Police Guardians at Meta Business decided this was "social commentary" and refused the ad. So, if you would appreciate some dedicated, experienced advice about the new Arizona child custody law, don't really need "social commentary" (real or imaginary), but *do* need an attorney from our office who could help you through a genuinely painful experience, we encourage you to visit our website blogs.

There, at least, we don't get censored for sharing critical information about Arizona law.

We really look forward to helping you, and hang in there.

All my best,
Tom

06/28/2026

https://alongilawteam.studio/blog/what-is-the-alec-amp-lydia-act-all-about-and-how-does-it-affect-my-domestic-violence-case-in-family-court

The Alec & Lydia Act is new law that took effect on Monday, June 22, 2026. Named after two young children murdered by their biological father on May 20, 2024, and championed by their mother, Hope Hooton , this transformation of Arizona’s child custody laws reforms how domestic violence clai

05/11/2026

https://alongilawteam.studio/blog/help-me-with-my-parenting-plan

“It is true that—all things being normal—most judges like to give each parent an equal opportunity to share in the upbringing of their child. . . . However, there are plenty of good reasons why an ‘equal parenting plan’ would be a bad idea. Family violence, failure to provide for a child.....

05/06/2026

https://alongilawteam.studio/blog/who-can-help-with-interstate-child-custody-case

“In the worst cases, when one parent is fleeing for personal safety and child protection, any mishandling of the relocation rules can result in real danger to real people. But even in more routine situations, qualified attorneys must understand not only the usual ‘child’s best interests’ fac...

05/06/2026

https://alongilawteam.studio/blog/intimate-partner-violence-is-not-just-hitting

This blog is the first in a forthcoming series that discusses the challenges a domestic violence survivor faces in family court.

04/15/2026

When co-parents disagree about school, this simple disagreement can quickly escalate and affect custody agreements.

Putting the child's best interest.