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...
Divorce
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...
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...