An Arizona divorce court judge may determine that your soon-to-be ex-spouse has an ownership right to half of your assets and income. To protect your property, you may consider a postnuptial agreement, as noted by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. Similar to a...
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For Arizona Families
Year: 2020
4 communication tips for your divorce
When you got married, you likely did not see your marriage ending in divorce. But divorce is a common experience for many couples, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that in 2018, 782,038 couples in the U.S. filed for divorce or an annulment....
3 quick FAQs about changing an Arizona child support order
When parents separate, monthly child support payments are often essential for ensuring that shared children continue to receive the financial support they need to grow and thrive. Arizona state law tries to determine a fair and reasonable support payment scheme based...
3 common myths about getting a divorce
Like most other people, you likely think of marriage as a common part of life. The Pew Research Center states that in 2017, half of people in the U.S. over the age of 18 had a spouse. When you got married, you probably did not think your marriage would end in divorce,...
Legal decision-making 101: What it means for separated parents
Going through a separation is difficult, even when it is for the best. It represents a new chapter in life – emotionally, financially and in terms of property. Sorting out what, exactly, this will look like is a real challenge. Children supersede all of that. For most...
Why confidence could be your greatest asset in a divorce
Change is scary, even if you know that the change is likely going to lead you toward a better life. Many people are so afraid of change that they choose to stay in an unhappy marriage. Some have divorce on their minds for years before they finally have the courage to...
A guide to the process of an Arizona divorce
Making the decision to move forward with a divorce is not a quick and easy decision. Unlike a breakup that occurs when a couple is not married, divorce is a legal proceeding that involves many elements. Divorcing spouses will need to finalize any outstanding issues...
What arguments are a sign of an impending divorce?
Even couples in the most healthy marriages argue from time to time. But those in unhappy marriages are likely to argue in a more toxic way and about certain topics. If you are going through a rough patch in your marriage, you may be starting to wonder whether divorce...
Do you need to seek a protective order from the court?
It is a sad fact that far too often, domestic violence is at the root of an Arizona divorce. Nobody should ever live in fear of violence within the walls of the home that should be their sanctuary. The good news is that there is help available for those who need it...
Know when to battle with your ex over custody disagreements
Many things can make child custody situations more difficult than they have to be. One of these is when you have a co-parent who is uncooperative. Part of the basis of this type of parenting arrangement is that both parents work together for the good of the children....