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...
Property division is one of the most complex aspects of a divorce, and often results in stress for divorcing Arizona couples. The first step in the property division process is identifying each piece of property as community property or separate property. Community...
Many divorced parents in Arizona who receive child support payments from the other parent face the problem of collecting support payments if the payor parent should leave the state. This problem, while no doubt stressful, can be resolved through the Arizona Uniform...
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...
In contentious Arizona divorce cases, the children often become the targets and the victims of unintentional harm as parents fight over custody and child support. This behavior can sour loving relationships and cause lasting damage to the child. When one parent...
Military couples ending their marriage face several federal and state laws. They should know about these laws and their rights to benefits. Retirement pay Retirement pay is an important benefit issue when couples undergo a military divorce. Military retirement pay may...
The emotions that are often tied into a divorce can make people act irrationally. But if the behavior that is being exhibited is indicative of a bigger problem, you may want to consider asking the court to order a psychological or some other sort of mental health...
Just about any aspect of a divorce and family law case in Arizona can be challenging personally, financially and emotionally. One of the most difficult areas to navigate is child custody and parenting time. Even in cases where the parents are on good terms and want to...
Child abuse allegations during a custody battle must be taken seriously. The presence of abuse is a factor the court considers when making a custody decision, and an abuse allegation that is determined valid by a court can have major ramifications on a custody...
The goal of every divorce should be to achieve amicability, and when children are involved, an on-going successful co-parenting relationship. After all, the divorce, while about dissolving the relationship, is also about ensuring that the children are not harmed by...
