Spousal support, also called alimony, is the payment of money between exes or soon-to-be exes. In Arizona, spousal support can be paid for varying lengths of time and in different amounts. This informational post will introduce readers to 3 important facts about...
Divorce
The benefits of co-parenting after divorce
Resolving a divorce can be one of the biggest challenges in a person’s life. Even when both spouses finalize their divorce, the is still more work for them to do. While the divorce may be complete, the next challenge for parents is co-parenting. There are many...
Sidestepping money mistakes when getting a divorce
In addition to being stressful, divorce can also be expensive. Thankfully, there are things you can do to keep costs reasonable and ensure that you remain financially secure when the process is finished. Three such tips are described below. Know the true value of...
What military service members should know about divorce
Military life often is hard on marriages. Those who have served multiple overseas deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan or Kuwait over the last two decades have spent months away from their spouses and families. A military wife who has had to uproot herself and her family...
Thinking about the financial impact of a divorce
When Tucson area residents are thinking about pursuing a divorce, they typically have quite a few issues on their minds. From property division and alimony, to – for those with minor children – child support and child custody, the impact of a divorce on a person’s...
Here are some tips for negotiating your divorce settlement
Divorce is often an ugly endeavor. If you’re embarking on that path right now, then you might have images of tongue-lashings and all out war in the courtroom. While some divorces are pretty contentious, most of them resolve through negotiations before heading to...
Challenges in a grey divorce
There are many Tucson area residents who have found that their marriages are heading for divorce. A divorce can be complicated and emotional for many reasons. Lately, there has been an uptick in the number of older people seeking a divorce, known as a “grey divorce”....
What is a no-fault divorce?
The term “no-fault” divorce may seem out of place when discussing the end of a marriage. It would seem for many couples, but for the fault of one or both of the parties, the marriage would go on. However, Arizona residents must tackle and understand the idea of a...
Benefits of divorce mediation
It is important for divorcing couples to understand the benefits of divorce mediation. Divorce mediation provides an alternative to litigating a divorce and can be beneficial for divorcing couples in a variety of different ways. Greater control for the divorcing...
Is keeping the family home post-divorce right for me?
Homeownership is a thing of pride for many people in the Tucson area, which may be why deciding what to do with the family home in the event of a divorce can be difficult. While sometimes it may make financial sense to sell the home in a divorce and split the...