People in Arizona who met online might have more stable relationships than those who met offline. One study used a model to predict that marriages that were the result of using online dating sites would last longer than those in which couples met in other ways.This...
Divorce
Making a decision to divorce
The decision to end a marriage can be a difficult one. However, there may be a few situations that could lead people in Arizona to conclude that divorce is the best option. For example, if a spouse is an alcoholic or drug addict and will not get treatment, a person...
Tax changes for people who divorce
The end of a marriage leads to many Arizona couples feeling anxiety and uncertainty for the future. Divorce affects their living arrangements and finances. They will need to find ways to adjust to their new lifestyles. They will also be facing a variety of income tax...
Study looks at link between occupations, divorce
Arizona residents whose jobs involve night life or travel may have a higher divorce risk than people whose jobs involve science or math. This was one of the findings presented by FlowingData based on data from the 2015 American Community Survey.The survey found that...
Alimony payments can be tax-deductible
Arizona couples whose marriages are ending can benefit from arranging to treat spousal support in specific ways in order to make the payments tax-deductible. The subject is the source of frequent disputes between the IRS and divorced taxpayers, but there are ways that...
Many women leave marriage at a financial disadvantage
Dissatisfaction and other emotions drive people to seek divorces in Arizona. However, the decision often inflicts more lasting financial damage on women than men. Due to the gender pay gap and other factors, women may have limited resources when they begin their newly...
Prenuptial agreements may be a good thing
Arizona residents who are planning to get married might be concerned when their partners want them to sign prenuptial agreements. Discussing one does not mean that the partners are planning for their marriages to fail and may offer benefits to the marriages and both...
Affording the family home after a divorce
When an Arizona couple is going through a divorce, dividing up the property can become a point of contention especially if both individuals have separate goals. For example, one person may wish to retain ownership of the family home if there are children involved, as...
Divorce and health care insurance
Arizona couples who are considering a divorce may be interested in putting their plans on hold due to the state of health care in the United States. Some people are concerned that they may not be able to get health insurance after their divorce due to pre-existing...
Stressful careers contribute to divorce
A person's job may be a deciding factor in their marriage, and stressful jobs have been linked to higher divorce rates. Arizona residents may want to take these statistics into account as they examine their marriage and career options.According to an analysis of...