Divorce

Most Arizona residents who marry do so with the belief that they will not end up divorcing. Unfortunately, many marriages end in divorce. A recent study looked at divorce statistics in 2013 as compared to 1960 and 1980.Business Insider reviewed data from the Minnesota...

Arizona parents who are facing a divorce should be aware of how their kids might feel during the process. While it may not be a surprise to children who know something is wrong, it can still be shocking and upsetting. Children might feel hurt, angry or betrayed. They...

One of the hardest parts of a divorce is dividing up the assets. Many Arizona residents are concerned about their financial state, and they are left wondering whether the decision to end their marriage will leave them in financial ruin. There are some tips, however,...

It is becoming more common for Arizona residents to get prenuptial agreements prior to getting married. Traditionally, only those who were wealthy or were walking down the aisle for the second time would get a prenuptial agreement to protect the assets that they...

It is not uncommon for one person in a marriage to forego employment opportunities in order to stay home and take care of household and child rearing duties while the other spouse has a lucrative career. This could have an adverse effect on his or her future Social...

Many Arizonans who want to divorce in 2016 may choose to file shortly after Jan. 1 so that they can start their new year with a fresh start. Without careful planning, however, rushing a divorce may make the process more difficult.One of the most important steps a...

During a divorce, the finances of both partners come under legal scrutiny. Financial matters often trigger marital stress, and, when a divorce results, disputes about money often persist. When marriage partners cannot agree on the terms of a divorce, the court will...

Individuals in Arizona who are getting a divorce must divide their property, and this may include retirement accounts. However, there are regulations about how retirement accounts can be distributed in a divorce in order to avoid taxes and penalties.If couples are...

Divorce among Arizona retirees may be on the rise, as married couples over 50 are deciding to call it quits at record numbers. According to researchers from Bowling Green State University, twice as many people in that age group divorced in 2014 than in 1990. While...

A recent survey indicates that financial infidelity in a marriage, described as hiding funds or spending from a spouse, is more common than people may have thought. The telephone survey of over 840 Americans determined that some spouses will open bank and credit card...