Changes in society and separations of couples with children have dramatically changed the way youths in Arizona survive and thrive. For a growing number of families, the best possible situation for the children is to have them live with grandparents. These cases are...
Year: 2014
Citadel founder seeks divorce
Arizona residents may have heard that the founder of the $20 billion Citadel LLC has filed for divorce from his wife of 11 years. He allegedly did so without her knowledge, but the couple had been separated for a year. The founder's wife is a former hedge fund...
Child support charges stem from Facebook bragging
Parents dealing with uncooperative ex-spouses in Arizona child support cases may want to take note of a Milwaukee County, Wis., case. Social media is becoming an option in helping in such cases, particularly when parents comment about their income or other related...
How to best divide a home during divorce
What's the best way to divide a home during divorce? For Arizona couples going through the property division phase of divorce, this may be a particularly pressing question. There's no single correct way to divide a home, and different financial experts may offer...
Property division in “grey divorces”
America has seen an increase in the national divorce rate over the last several decades, and it is well reflected in the aging population of Arizona. The divorce rate for people over 50 is twice what it was in 1990, and the percentage of people between ages 65 and 75...
Frank McCourt awarded legal fees after divorce dispute
Residents in Arizona may be interested in a recent ruling in a high-profile high-asset divorce dispute. According to reports, Frank McCourt, the former owner of a Major League Baseball team, was awarded $1.9 million in legal fees after his former wife sought to change...
Pets have uncertain place in divorce
Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas' divorce highlights a problem with asset division that Arizona couples with pets might encounter. Reports suggest a custody battle might ensue over the famous pair's three dogs. Griffith wants the dogs, but this may be a...
Financial tips to prepare for divorce negotiations
The financial implications of divorce can be difficult to understand and address. Couples getting divorced should know what steps to take to protect their financial futures but where should they start?If you are getting divorced, there are many things you should...
Things to consider when discussing child support during divorce
Child support can be a heated issue for many spouses in Arizona. Divorcing couples often have misconceptions about child support orders and what child support can be used for. Some parents who receive child support feel like they don't receive enough to help pay...
Study links divorce to higher risk of childhood obesity
A new study has linked weight gain in children to divorce, a claim that all divorced parents should be aware of to make sure their kids are healthy and happy during their childhood. Obesity has become a hot issue in the United States, especially since more adolescents...