Arizona homeowners who are planning to divorce should be aware of the various financial issues that can arise. Many couples make the surprising decision to stay together after a divorce to avoid the complications that come with the asset division process. Some couples...
Social media is a regular part of life for a lot of people in Arizona. While some people share a few pictures here and there on social media, others detail every step of their day. When a person is going through a divorce, it may be a good idea to limit the use of...
Studies have shown that younger people are divorcing less often than they have in the past, and divorce rates have been steadily dropping since the peak in the 1980s, but just over half of marriages still end in divorce. This is because while younger individuals are...
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...
Arizona parents who are ending their marriage might wonder whether they will be able to afford various extras for their child such as a private school. Sometimes, the parent who is paying child support may also be required to pay for all or part of the child's private...
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...
Divorces in Arizona and around the country are regulated by state rather than federal laws, and matters such as property division and spousal support can be treated very differently depending on where a couple lives. Most states divide marital property under the...
Arizona parents who are ending their marriages typically agree to some form of joint custody of their children or a visitation schedule that allows the noncustodial parent regular access to children. Like any agreement, a certain amount of cooperation is necessary...
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....
Arizona parents should know some facts about child support. One is that if the parents are not married to one another and the father does not voluntarily acknowledge paternity, it may be necessary to establish it. This allows the mother to start getting child support...
