Divorce

False allegations of domestic violence can trigger serious consequences in family court. When claims are unsupported or exaggerated, they can affect parenting time, legal decisions and long‑term case outcomes. State courts rely on evidence, statutory factors and...

If you and your spouse have decided to dissolve your marriage, you need to start planning your new living arrangements. It’s important to choose where you’ll live before your divorce is finalized. The most suitable arrangement for you, uniquely, will depend on several...

Divorce can create immediate financial uncertainty, particularly when one spouse depends on the other's income to cover everyday living expenses. Because a divorce may take months to resolve, temporary financial support can help maintain stability while the case moves...

If you're considering divorce, you may wonder whether you need to prove that your spouse did something wrong to end the marriage. Fortunately, Arizona follows a no-fault divorce system, allowing many couples to dissolve their marriage without assigning blame....

Mediation can be a helpful tactic to use while getting a divorce. Rather than litigating the divorce, a couple works with a third-party neutral to make decisions on their own. These decisions still have to adhere to local laws regarding child custody rights and/or...

Breaking the divorce news to your children is an important step to take. It helps frame the situation for them, which can have a major impact on how they react to the news and process these changes in their lives. Every situation is different, so you certainly need to...

Divorce tends to affect your whole family. Your children might struggle with new living arrangements and routine. As a parent, you can help your child adjust to these changes. Arizona family courts generally prioritize the best interests of the child when determining...

Divorce already reshapes your finances. But when domestic violence becomes part of the story, the impact can run deeper. In Arizona, courts look closely at each spouse’s situation before deciding spousal support, also called alimony. As a result, when abuse affects...

You may feel a deep sense of uncertainty about your financial future as you face a military divorce. It is natural to worry about how you will maintain your standard of living after years of supporting a spouse through service at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. You...

Many people considering divorce worry about ending up in legal limbo for months. They may have heard stories about one spouse stonewalling or reports of overloaded family courts leading to extended turnaround times.  Most people who have decided to divorce want to...