The divorce rate for those aged 50 or older has approximately doubled since the 1990s. This means more Arizona residents than ever before are facing the financial hardships that come with a so-called gray divorce. There are many ways in which these sorts of divorces...
Family Law
Requirements to make alimony tax-deductible
When an Arizona couple divorces and one party pays support to the other, the payer can usually claim the support as a tax deduction. However, this is only possible if several conditions are in place. The U.S. Tax Court ruled on one of these conditions in 2017. A man...
I-864 Affidavit of Support valid despite conflicting prenup
The community property laws in states like Arizona require marital property to be divided equally when couples divorce. Couples who wish to establish alternative arrangements sometimes enter into prenuptial contracts, but these agreements may not be valid in all...
Having full faith in Arizona custody laws
When a couple divorces, each person may stay close to home to stay connected with their children. However, what would happen if one or both parents move to another state? The good news is that a custody order remains in effect regardless of where one or both parents...
Ways to divorce with less hassle
Divorce is sometimes the best option for estranged Arizona couples, but this does not mean that dissolving a marriage is always easy or cheap. There are some tips that might allow people to avoid some of the financial and emotional burdens that a divorce could cause....
Gun and domestic violence case in hands of Supreme Court
Arizona residents who have previous domestic violence convictions are federally prohibited from owning or possessing guns. Under the Lautenberg Amendment, even those with misdemeanor domestic violence convictions may face up to 10 years in federal prison if they are...
Prenuptial agreements and protecting assets
Arizona residents who are contemplating marriage may want to consider entering into a prenuptial agreement in order to protect themselves and their assets. In some cases ,they may be unable to get their fiances to agree to one. Prospective spouses should thus be aware...
Artists and property division in Arizona
It is common for a couple who divorces to have to go through property division, where their community property is allocated between the two spouses. This can be a complicated issue, but with people who are artists, it may be even more complex. The reason is that works...
How is property divided in Arizona?
When couples divorce in Arizona, they can either come to an agreement on their own as to how their property will be divided or the court will make the determination. Property is designated as either marital, or community, property or separate property. Since Arizona...
Avoiding adoption fraud
Arizona residents may benefit from learning more about how adoption fraud occurs and what actions can be taken to avoid it. People who fall victim to adoption fraud typically suffer emotional and financial hardships. Anyone who suspects fraudulent activity to be...