Divorce tends to affect your whole family. Your children might struggle with new living arrangements and routine. As a parent, you can help your child adjust to these changes. Arizona family courts generally prioritize the best interests of the child when determining...
Divorce
Can spousal support change after abuse in Arizona divorce?
Divorce already reshapes your finances. But when domestic violence becomes part of the story, the impact can run deeper. In Arizona, courts look closely at each spouse’s situation before deciding spousal support, also called alimony. As a result, when abuse affects...
3 rules for military pension division in Arizona
You may feel a deep sense of uncertainty about your financial future as you face a military divorce. It is natural to worry about how you will maintain your standard of living after years of supporting a spouse through service at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. You...
What is the fastest couples can complete a divorce in Arizona?
Many people considering divorce worry about ending up in legal limbo for months. They may have heard stories about one spouse stonewalling or reports of overloaded family courts leading to extended turnaround times. Most people who have decided to divorce want to...
Preliminary injunctions can trigger money issues during a divorce
Many spouses considering divorce worry about the impact that final decrees may have on their finances. They understand that they must split their property and may be subject to support orders after the divorce. They may also worry about the overall cost of the divorce...
Can your spouse force you to leave the home during divorce?
It is common for couples to seek separate living arrangements once they decide to get divorced. Living together can be stressful, especially in a high-conflict divorce, such as one involving infidelity. In those situations, people often want more distance and their...
Can you keep your home when you get divorced?
You know that your divorce marks the end of your marriage, but you are still seeking some level of stability. One thing that you are interested in is keeping the home where you already live. This will make the divorce not feel like such a massive change, and it may be...
Financial issues that can impact both marriage and divorce
Money is one of the most common sources of tension in marriage, and unresolved financial issues can play a central role in a divorce. From hidden debts to mismatched spending habits, financial incompatibility can erode trust and communication. Unfortunately, when...
Can I modify child support for holiday expenses?
Each November and December, your budget may strain under the weight of holiday-related expenses for your children. If these costs feel significant enough to disrupt your financial stability, petitioning the court for relief may be an option. Still, courts generally...
Understanding how spousal maintenance works in Arizona
Spousal maintenance (also known as alimony and spousal support) is financial support one spouse may be ordered to pay the other after a divorce or legal separation. Like most states, Arizona does not award this lightly. Today, its primary purpose is to help the...