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...
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Regaining financial stability after a divorce
Divorce can have a major effect on your finances. Some people even put off divorce long after they know a marriage is over out of fear of losing their financial stability. The property division process in an Arizona divorce involves an equitable division of all your...
My ex-spouse has more debts than I do, will it affect me?
During a divorce, one of the usual concerns of parties is the effect of the separation on their financial capacities. This is why it is essential to ensure that each spouse will get their fair share of the marital assets. But with the distribution of properties also...
Cost savings of divorce mediation: a comparison
Divorce can be a costly and emotionally draining process. However, couples have a valuable resource that can help them save time and money: divorce mediation. According to the American Bar Association, over 95% of divorce cases in the United States are settled through...
Can mediation work if there is domestic violence history?
Mediation’s popularity among divorce parties has grown over the past few years. With its convenience and cost-effectiveness, it is unsurprising that spouses settle divorce terms this way instead of going to court. However, this process may not work for everyone. Some...
What is a parent education class and why is it important?
Divorce is often a difficult subject to talk about, especially with children. Naturally, the burden of managing the situation falls on the parents, who are usually unaware of what to expect as they begin divorce proceedings. This is why Arizona courts order divorcing...
Will spousal support be part of my divorce?
In decades past, spousal support was a feature in nearly all divorces. That’s no longer the case, but spousal support is still figures prominently in many divorce settlements. Arizona is a community property state, which means that all property acquired during the...
Six ways to reduce conflict in your divorce
The divorce process can be tremendously emotional. Because of this, many people who are facing marriage dissolution try to finalize the process as quickly as possible. While that might help you move onto the next stage of your life, rushing through your divorce can be...
Working out parenting time in Arizona
If you were married and the marriage didn't work out after some years together, that is sad. When you first married, you probably figured that the marriage would last forever. Of course, things that you could not necessarily anticipate happen in life sometimes and you...
Using an appraiser in an Arizona divorce
Valuing a couple’s assets can often be the most difficult issue in an Arizona divorce. Valuing the family residence can be an especially difficult issue if the couple has lived in the house for several years. People develop emotional attachments to the family home,...