The process of divorce has the potential to take a toll on many aspects of your life. You may find that the stress of your relationship has made you more distant with your children, and that your friendships and career progression have been affected.
You may feel that your mental health is suffering, and that you no longer have the positive outlook on life that you prided yourself in.
Many people have the tendency to believe that when they have been accused of domestic violence by the other parent of their children, there is no hope to ever be able to gain custody. While accusations of domestic violence will always be taken very seriously by child custody courts and by law enforcement in general, a fair judgment will always be sought.
If you have been accused of domestic violence in the state of Arizona and want to be able to gain or maintain custody of your children, it is important that you take the time to understand how the law works. You should not lose hope of having visitation rights, since there are many ways to prove that you will not pose a threat to your children.
When you first file for a divorce and start the process, it will likely feel that there is a long journey ahead of you. Depending on how long you have been married, whether there are children involved, and the amount of -- as well as the nature of -- assets that are to be divided, the divorce process could take a significant amount of time.
If you are starting to consider filing for a divorce in the state of Arizona, it is important that you understand all of the different steps that you will likely have to go through. This will enable you to form a picture of the financial and emotional implications that the divorce process will likely have on you and your family.
You knew your divorce would be different than what others went through, but you thought that if you asked other people about their divorce process, it could help you prepare. Instead, it frustrated you, gave you different and conflicting information and has confused you more than before.
The reality is that every divorce is different for a number of reasons. Location, the year and even the actions of those involved in the relationship can have a major impact on the divorce itself. Here are three reasons you should focus on your own divorce and not compare it to someone else's.
In many parts of the United States, to calculate alimony amounts, the courts use a formula. Here in Arizona, alimony is known as spousal maintenance. In addition to the name variation, there is no strict formula that divorcing spouses use to to calculate the amount of alimony they pay or receive. Understandably, this can lead to many disputes between divorcing spouses, as it can be difficult for them to agree on how much should be paid.
If you are considering a divorce here in Arizona, it's good to familiarize yourself with the way the law works regarding alimony. While permanent alimony is becoming increasingly rare, it is still possible for the court to award it, especially when the spouses are past retirement age. Temporary alimony is much more common, and is often awarded for months or years following the divorce.
Facing an impending divorce can leave you with more questions than answers. If you and your spouse don't agree with one another about how to split up your assets or have a prenuptial agreement on record, the potential outcome of your divorce may be unclear. Each divorce is unique due to differing factors like the length of the marriage and the reason for divorce. That means that there's no accurate way to predict how the courts plan to divide your assets and debts.
You may not worry about minor possessions or your credit card bills as much as you worry about your marital home. It is a major possession that each spouse likely has an emotional attachment to after years of living there. Looking at Arizona's laws as well as the role of the home in your marriage can help you better understand the likely way the courts will handle your home.
Parents have the right to engage in the consumption of alcohol in a responsible and appropriate manner. However, alcohol is a substance that can have profound effects on behavior. When consumed often or in high quantities, it can severely affect people's ability to be good parents who are always looking out for their children's best interests.
It is common for one parent to have concerns about the behavior of another parent when child custody is shared. One might have reason to believe that the other parent is consuming alcohol while caring for their child, and the concerned parent will likely question the safety of their child.
It's a reality that every divorce is different, so it's not easy to say how long your divorce will take. However, there is a timeline that most divorces follow. This timeline can give you a better idea about how long a divorce can take and the order of events that needs to happen to get your final decree.
The first step of any divorce is deciding to get one. Once you know that you're getting a divorce, decide which attorney you're going to work with. From there, the process begins.
When you are going through a divorce and a child custody battle, a great number of factors must be considered. In the state of Arizona, as in most other states, the primary basis for determining the type of child custody that will be granted is what is believed the be in the best interests of the child.
However, when your spouse decides that he or she would like to relocate mid-way through the divorce proceedings, you may be confused about how the courts will rule. It is likely that you will be concerned that the courts will grant the other spouse full custody because he or she has been the primary caregiver in the past. Here are the things to consider in such a situation.
As a custodial parent, you probably depend on timely and complete child support payments to ensure you can meet all of your financial obligations. From paying your mortgage or rent to buying new clothing and supplies for school, the financial obligations of raising a child never seem to end. Even after the division of your marital property, child support can be critical to your financial stability.
When you aren't getting the support you deserve, based on the court's calculations and order of support, it can leave you in a precarious, even vulnerable position. If your ex won't pay support but has the ability to do so, you need to know your options for having child support orders enforced in Arizona.
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