If you and your spouse built a professional practice together, deciding what happens to the business may become one of the biggest questions during your divorce. Beyond its financial value, the practice may support your household, employ a team and serve clients or...
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3 ways you can help your child cope with your divorce in Arizona
Divorce represents a significant life change for everyone in your family, especially your children. While you navigate the legal and emotional challenges of ending your marriage in Arizona, your kids are also processing their own complicated feelings. Helping them...
Who keeps the 401(k) when an Arizona marriage ends?
A 401(k) can feel personal. It may come from your job, your paycheck and years of careful saving. Then divorce starts, and suddenly your spouse may claim part of it. In Arizona, the name on the retirement account does not always decide who keeps the money. The bigger...
4 hidden ways parental alienation hurts your parent-child bond
Some signs of parental alienation are easy to spot. Of course, missed visits and blocked phone calls are hard to ignore. But the most damaging forms often go completely unnoticed. In fact, these hidden behaviors slowly chip away at your bond with your child long...
3 assets not always split 50/50 in Arizona
If you are a business professional or a high-earner in the Phoenix metro area, you may worry about how a divorce will impact your holdings. Arizona is a community property state. Under state law, the court must divide community property equitably, which generally...
3 reasons collaborative divorce might be right for you
Divorce is never easy, but it doesn’t have to turn into a bitter battle. Collaborative divorce focuses on working together, being honest and solving problems as a team. This approach can lower stress and help both partners reach agreements that fit their needs. Here...
3 things you should know before filing for divorce in Arizona
Filing for divorce in Arizona involves more than ending a marriage. State laws set the rules for when you can file, how the court divides property and how quickly the case can move forward. When you understand these rules before you file, you reduce delays and make...
Can people protect their 401(k)s during divorce?
Funding a 401(k) can be a financially advantageous choice. People reduce their taxable income for the year by making pre-tax contributions. They can increase their actual earnings if they qualify for employer-matching contributions. A well-funded 401(k) can provide...
Creating a voluntary custody schedule: 4 things to consider
Child custody decisions can feel overwhelming, even when parents want to cooperate. A voluntary custody schedule lets parents agree on how a child will spend time with each parent without going to court. While simpler than a formal order, creating a schedule that...
Who gets the business? 3 facts about property division in divorce
Divorce is never easy, and when a business is part of the picture, the stakes can feel overwhelming. Many Arizona business owners ask the same question: “Will I lose my company?” While every case is different, here are three ways Arizona courts handle businesses in...