Divorce can be challenging for everyone involved. When children are in the picture, it becomes even more crucial for both parents to cooperate. A healthy co-parenting dynamic ensures that children feel secure, loved, and supported by both parents. Here are six ways to...
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3 things to consider in military divorce
Military divorce is generally like civilian divorce. You still need to go to court to dissolve your marriage, have the court legally divide your properties and decide on your children’s custody. However, there are some key differences that you should be aware of if...
Know how community and separate property differ in a divorce
Arizona is one of a small number of states that uses the community property model when a married couple gets divorced. That means that property and debt that was accrued after the couple was married is considered to be jointly owned. That differs from most states that...
5 ways divorce can affect your finances
Divorce is a challenging life event that can bring emotional stress. Adding financial problems to the mix can make the process even more overwhelming. Understanding how divorce affects your finances can help you prepare and take steps to protect your financial...
How can you get the most out of your divorce’s property division?
You have a lot to deal with as you navigate your divorce. Property division may be priority number one for you given the long-term financial implications it can have. While Arizona is a community property state, meaning that marital assets will be divided equally,...
Protecting your finances in a gray divorce
You may have heard by now about the rise in so-called gray divorce, a term referring to divorce between couples over the age of 50. There are many reasons why gray divorce is becoming more frequent. Spouses grow apart or may find that after the children are grown and...
The role of parallel parenting in high-conflict divorces
High-conflict divorces can be harmful, damaging relationships between parents and making co-parenting after the process almost impossible. These cases can also cause emotional distress that can affect children, leaving them with behavioral or developmental issues....
Why is gray divorce getting more common?
Divorce rates in the U.S. have gotten very interesting in recent years. Contrary to what people say about how the divorce rate is always going up and divorce is becoming more common, the majority of Americans actually have a declining divorce rate. For most age...
What is financial infidelity?
Marital infidelity is when someone has an extramarital affair or a relationship outside of their marriage. Financial infidelity is similar, but it relates to money. In some fashion, one person has been unfaithful or dishonest about their finances. An example of this...
How to reduce conflict in your divorce
Divorce can be stressful under any circumstances. The process is often viewed as adversarial, where spouses do battle until one winner arises. Nonetheless, it doesn’t have to be this way. Divorcing couples are starting to realize that more cooperative approaches can...