Every marriage has its ups and downs. But when the relationship is broken beyond repair, you may have no option but to head to the divorce court. When this happens, one of the issues you will have to address is property division. And this can be a very thorny...
Marriage may be a partnership. However, not all partnerships are created equal. During the course of the marriage, it is rare that each spouse will contribute 50 percent to the marital property. Chances are one spouse will have a higher income than the other. If the...
Your divorce could be the largest financial transaction of your life. And how you and your spouse split your marital assets will have a significant impact on what your future will look like for years to come. For older individuals, this can be a scary prospect, as...
Time passes quickly when you share special moments with your child. But time spent with your child during divorce feels even more beyond your control. Unlike other states, physical custody or visitation in Arizona is known as “parenting time.” It is the quality time...
Co-parenting after a divorce or separation is never easy, even if you and your co-parent have managed to maintain an amicable and respectful relationship. There will likely be times when conflicts or problems occur, and this could be in part to different parenting...
Divorce often places a party under significant financial challenge, especially after relying on their former spouse and passing up opportunities during the marriage. Fortunately, courts acknowledge this effect of the dissolution of marriage, so they sometimes award...
After divorce or separation, several paths become available to each party, including building a new family. While not everyone takes this road, those who do may welcome a new child later on. Reasonably, some parents question whether this brings up complications in an...
Every marriage has its rough patches. Usually, individuals are able to smooth theirs over with their spouse and repair any damage that has affected their relationship. But if those rough patches continue to occur, or if you’re in an especially prolonged rut, you might...
In the midst of a divorce, one of the most significant considerations is child custody. But what happens when a parent has been absent from their child's life for an extended period? Can they still seek custody? In Arizona, the court's primary focus in child custody...
Going through a divorce can be overwhelming. In Arizona, spouses can file a dissolution of marriage if they have lived in the state for 90 days. On top of the physical effort required in going through documents and attending meetings, the process can also affect you...
