When couples living in Arizona contemplate divorce, asset division is often a primary concern. This concern can be heightened if the couple signed a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements describe the financial expectations...
Year: 2019
Why engaged couples should discuss prenups
While most people like to focus on the joy and excitement that surrounds an engagement, it is also important to look at the deeper pragmatic side of it. In order for Arizona couples to avoid a lot of frustration and arguments later on, speaking about finances is...
How income disparity affects divorce risk
Divorce is more likely among Arizona couples in which the man earns less money than the woman. However, if they earn a roughly equal amount, they are less likely to split up. A number of studies have shown that despite a rise in the percentage of married women who...
Dealing with the financial challenges of divorce
When Arizona couples decide to end their marriage, they should take steps to protect themselves financially both during and after their divorce. Without proper preparations, people may experience serious financial problems afterwards.When people get divorced after...
International custody conflicts
When couples in Arizona divorce or end their relationship, child custody issues are often a concern. If one of the parties has citizenship in another country, the potential for custody complications increases greatly. This is because the parent might attempt to return...
How to deal with a toxic co-parent
Good co-parenting requires each ex to put the children's best interests first. Unfortunately, some exes can be considered "toxic" and bring a lot of unwanted drama. Arizona residents in this situation may want to learn some tips that can help them successfully...
Can parents reschedule a child custody hearing?
When Arizona parents decide to divorce, child custody can be one of the most emotionally fraught and challenging issues they face. Many parents may feel like the odds are stacked against them or that their children are being kept from them. These feelings of...
Retirement accounts and other investments in a divorce
Getting a divorce can mean dealing with complex investments for some couples in Arizona. It is necessary to understand the restrictions around splitting these investments or withdrawing from them early since doing so can incur significant taxes and penalties. In some...
When divorce property division includes a business
Arizona business owners may face some particular challenges when they decide to divorce. Property division and the financial consequences that accompany the end of a marriage can be difficult for people in any profession, but small business owners may actually lose...
When practical concerns motivate a divorce
The widespread debate about raising taxes on the rich has led some Arizona couples to speculate about the potential value of a "strategic divorce". Because taxes are assessed on married couples as a family unit, they may pay more than two single people both earning...