As the holiday season comes to a close and the new year begins, an interesting phenomenon will start to take center stage in family law offices all over the country: A whole stream of couples will take their first real steps toward a divorce. A lot of people who are...
Divorce
Military families have special considerations in divorce
Divorce is generally handled under the law of the state where the spouses live. This means if the parties lived in Arizona during the marriage, they must divide their property under Arizona's community property laws, they must work out their child custody under...
Tips for building a successful case for spousal support
Your divorce might leave you in a financial predicament. While you’ll only be able to keep some of the marital estate for yourself, you’ll also face an increase in expenses at a time when your household income dramatically drops. That can be a frightening prospect,...
What makes a prenuptial agreement inadmissible?
Every marriage has its ups and downs. But when the relationship is broken beyond repair, you may have no option but to head to the divorce court. When this happens, one of the issues you will have to address is property division. And this can be a very thorny...
How is marital property divided during Arizona divorce?
Marriage may be a partnership. However, not all partnerships are created equal. During the course of the marriage, it is rare that each spouse will contribute 50 percent to the marital property. Chances are one spouse will have a higher income than the other. If the...
What you need to know about divorce and your retirement assets
Your divorce could be the largest financial transaction of your life. And how you and your spouse split your marital assets will have a significant impact on what your future will look like for years to come. For older individuals, this can be a scary prospect, as...
3 things you should not do when planning parenting time
Time passes quickly when you share special moments with your child. But time spent with your child during divorce feels even more beyond your control. Unlike other states, physical custody or visitation in Arizona is known as “parenting time.” It is the quality time...
How does a marriage’s duration affect spousal support?
Divorce often places a party under significant financial challenge, especially after relying on their former spouse and passing up opportunities during the marriage. Fortunately, courts acknowledge this effect of the dissolution of marriage, so they sometimes award...
Five signs that it’s time to think about divorce
Every marriage has its rough patches. Usually, individuals are able to smooth theirs over with their spouse and repair any damage that has affected their relationship. But if those rough patches continue to occur, or if you’re in an especially prolonged rut, you might...
How can you mend while the divorce is ongoing?
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...