For Arizona parents who have ended their marriage, some conflict may remain. A number of issues may arise after the divorce regarding custody and visitation. While any major changes to custody agreements, such as one parent relocating out of state with the child,...
Many Arizona residents used student loans as a way to pay for their higher education. While this type of debt is often burdensome, it can take on special significance during and after a divorce.Many people first start taking out student loans before they get married....
Employers in Arizona and throughout the country may have access to a more efficient system for processing child support documents in 2017. Known as the Child Support Portal, the system will provide information shared by employers to the federal child support office...
An Arizona person who is divorcing may be concerned about the other spouse dissipating assets. In some relationships, one spouse may have been a high earner while the other stayed home to care for the children. This stay-at-home spouse may not have had the opportunity...
Many Arizona couples struggle with money disagreements throughout their marriages. In fact, financial disputes are among the leading causes of divorce. While a wedding can be an expensive venture, divorce carries its own share of costs. A couple needs to address both...
Arizona seniors who are going through divorce are not alone. Divorce is increasingly common among people who are close to retirement age. Data shows that the divorce rate for couples over the age of 50 has doubled since 1990. When a couple divorces right before they...
Because conflict over money is one of the leading causes of divorce, Arizona couples who are getting married should discuss a number of issues beforehand to make sure they are in agreement on how they will handle their finances. First, a general conversation about...
The legal adoption of a stepchild confers the rights and responsibilities of a biological parent on to the stepparent. When a family in Arizona chooses to adopt a stepchild, a desire to create equality among siblings often motivates the choice. A stepparent might also...
When parents in Arizona decide to divorce, the issue of child support becomes of paramount importance. In recent years, new stories have often focused on the amount of child support that the former spouse or partner of celebrities receive. In some cases, the parent...
Arizona couples who are unmarried but living together may be entering an area of financial risk if they commingle funds or share a mortgage or other obligation. They may be wise to sign an agreement outlining their rights and responsibilities. Cohabitation agreements...
