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...
Divorce
Will spousal support be part of my divorce?
In decades past, spousal support was a feature in nearly all divorces. That’s no longer the case, but spousal support is still figures prominently in many divorce settlements. Arizona is a community property state, which means that all property acquired during the...
Six ways to reduce conflict in your divorce
The divorce process can be tremendously emotional. Because of this, many people who are facing marriage dissolution try to finalize the process as quickly as possible. While that might help you move onto the next stage of your life, rushing through your divorce can be...
Working out parenting time in Arizona
If you were married and the marriage didn't work out after some years together, that is sad. When you first married, you probably figured that the marriage would last forever. Of course, things that you could not necessarily anticipate happen in life sometimes and you...
Using an appraiser in an Arizona divorce
Valuing a couple’s assets can often be the most difficult issue in an Arizona divorce. Valuing the family residence can be an especially difficult issue if the couple has lived in the house for several years. People develop emotional attachments to the family home,...
Is a business considered community property in a divorce?
Arizona courts follow community property laws when dividing up property in a divorce. This essentially means that any asset classified as a marital or community property will be equally divided between both spouses. While this is often a straightforward process, there...
Can I keep my military ID if I divorce my servicemember spouse?
The military ID you hold due to your spouse’s service in the military allows you to retain medical coverage and other grants other privileges such as commissary and base exchange shopping. These are valuable benefits that you would not want to lose, even if you...
How to protect your post-divorce financial stability
There’s no doubt that divorce is a major financial transaction. While you’ll be tasked with trying to negotiate a property division resolution that is fair and leaves you in a strong financial position post-divorce, you also have to worry about other financial aspects...
How do I divide my pension in a divorce?
The division of property may be the most technically challenging part of your divorce, and it's important to your future that you get it right. You want to make sure you have the resources you need to support yourself in your newly independent life. Community property...
Protecting your mental well-being during divorce
There’s nothing easy about divorce. Figuring out how to untangle your life from that of your spouse can be expensive, depending on how your property division plays out, and it can be emotionally overwhelming. But you have to take care of yourself throughout the...