Most Arizona residents who marry do so with the belief that they will not end up divorcing. Unfortunately, many marriages end in divorce. A recent study looked at divorce statistics in 2013 as compared to 1960 and 1980.Business Insider reviewed data from the Minnesota...
Arizona parents who are facing a divorce should be aware of how their kids might feel during the process. While it may not be a surprise to children who know something is wrong, it can still be shocking and upsetting. Children might feel hurt, angry or betrayed. They...
One of the hardest parts of a divorce is dividing up the assets. Many Arizona residents are concerned about their financial state, and they are left wondering whether the decision to end their marriage will leave them in financial ruin. There are some tips, however,...
It is becoming more common for Arizona residents to get prenuptial agreements prior to getting married. Traditionally, only those who were wealthy or were walking down the aisle for the second time would get a prenuptial agreement to protect the assets that they...
Arizonan fathers who have outstanding child support obligations may be surprised to see themselves called out on Twitter. In January 2016, the state's Department of Economic Security took to the social media platform to publicly reveal the names, photographs and...
It is not uncommon for one person in a marriage to forego employment opportunities in order to stay home and take care of household and child rearing duties while the other spouse has a lucrative career. This could have an adverse effect on his or her future Social...
When an Arizona couple shares a child but are no longer together, getting along for the sake of the child may be difficult. It is a good idea to try to do so, however, as children have been shown to fare better if they have the benefit of good relationships with both...
While some people have flexible parenting plans or have not yet been through the court process, it is important that certain things are clear when determining child custody issues in Arizona and other states. The holidays provide one example where parents may fight...
If an individual was married to and had a child with a foreign spouse, there is a chance that the child may be taken to the former spouse's home country. Those who believe that their former spouse would take his or her child outside of the United States can register...
Many Arizonans who want to divorce in 2016 may choose to file shortly after Jan. 1 so that they can start their new year with a fresh start. Without careful planning, however, rushing a divorce may make the process more difficult.One of the most important steps a...
