Divorce

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...

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...

Many spouses considering divorce worry about the impact that final decrees may have on their finances. They understand that they must split their property and may be subject to support orders after the divorce. They may also worry about the overall cost of the divorce...

It is common for couples to seek separate living arrangements once they decide to get divorced. Living together can be stressful, especially in a high-conflict divorce, such as one involving infidelity. In those situations, people often want more distance and their...

You know that your divorce marks the end of your marriage, but you are still seeking some level of stability. One thing that you are interested in is keeping the home where you already live. This will make the divorce not feel like such a massive change, and it may be...