Getting divorced can have significant financial consequences for both spouses. Moving from a dual-income household to a single-income household can be challenging, especially if one spouse did not work while married or earns a lot less than the other spouse. To ensure...
Family Law
Is a divorce an end to DV?
Movies and television shows love to show the conquering domestic violence victim overcoming their abuse and getting out. Often, the story ends when the DV victim leaves or gets a divorce. However, the unfortunate truth is that Tucson, Arizona, divorce seldom ends...
Escaping from an oppressive prenuptial agreement
Most experienced Arizona divorce attorneys will advise their clients to sign a prenuptial agreement if the lawyer has had an opportunity to review the agreement. Prenuptial agreements go a long way toward eliminating much of the anger and stress associated with a...
Proving the marital standard of living in an alimony dispute
There are a lot of factors that go into an alimony determination in Arizona. And you have to appropriately address each one of them if you hope to achieve an outcome that is right for you. But we know that can be a complicated endeavor, especially if you’re unfamiliar...
Can I obtain spousal support as a stay-at-home dad?
Spousal support can be a great way to ensure that you have financial stability post-divorce. And the law is gender neutral. This means that even stay-at-home dads can seek alimony from their ex-spouse. In fact, those who have given up a job and career advancement in...
Deployed military members fight battles at home and abroad
Married members of the armed forces deployed throughout the world understand the verb adapt. The comprehensive effects of divorce extend their tentacles into the relationships between parent and child. Even the most adaptable, however, sometimes lose the war of love...
How alimony is determined in Arizona
Divorce is a difficult period for a family to go through, and the pain of separation is made worse by the stress of financial worries. For women who haven’t worked and have relied on their spouse for financial support, it can be a very scary time. Factors to consider...
Establishing paternity when unmarried couples split
When an unmarried couple splits up after being together for some time, it’s relatively simple for them to go separate ways when they are not married. But when there are children involved it gets complicated, especially when the father wishes to remain part of his...
When can grandparents seek visitation with their grandchild?
Being a grandparent is one of life’s greatest joys for many people in Arizona. So, when grandparents are kept from seeing their grandchildren, this can cause a lot of grief. Grandparents in such situations might wonder if they have any right to visitation with their...
Divorce rates on the rise for couples over 50, study says
Arizona is home to many married couples over the age of 50, some of whom moved to Arizona specifically to enjoy their retirement. Presumably, people do not go into retirement expecting to get a divorce, but one study shows that divorce among couples over 50 in the...
