Valuing a couple’s assets can often be the most difficult issue in an Arizona divorce. Valuing the family residence can be an especially difficult issue if the couple has lived in the house for several years. People develop emotional attachments to the family home,...
When an initial custody determination is made, you might feel comfortable with the amount of time that you and your children’s other parent get to spend with your kids. But life changes, and what was once an appropriate child custody arrangement may no longer be in...
Like many other states, Arizona has what commonly gets called a relocation statute. This law limits the rights of parents to move with their children when those parents are subject to child custody orders. Tucson parents should be aware of what this law requires. If...
Arizona courts follow community property laws when dividing up property in a divorce. This essentially means that any asset classified as a marital or community property will be equally divided between both spouses. While this is often a straightforward process, there...
Getting divorced can have significant financial consequences for both spouses. Moving from a dual-income household to a single-income household can be challenging, especially if one spouse did not work while married or earns a lot less than the other spouse. To ensure...
Movies and television shows love to show the conquering domestic violence victim overcoming their abuse and getting out. Often, the story ends when the DV victim leaves or gets a divorce. However, the unfortunate truth is that Tucson, Arizona, divorce seldom ends...
Most experienced Arizona divorce attorneys will advise their clients to sign a prenuptial agreement if the lawyer has had an opportunity to review the agreement. Prenuptial agreements go a long way toward eliminating much of the anger and stress associated with a...
The military ID you hold due to your spouse’s service in the military allows you to retain medical coverage and other grants other privileges such as commissary and base exchange shopping. These are valuable benefits that you would not want to lose, even if you...
When an Arizona couple with minor children decide to end their marriage, one of the most difficult decisions is which parent will have custody of the children. Arizona courts, after consulting with child psychiatrists and psychologists, family attorneys, and other...
For many parents, the hardest part of the divorce is no longer having your children with you every day. Sharing parenting time with your child’s other parent can be difficult, even if you still get along with your ex. However, it is important to put personal feelings...
