Spousal maintenance often becomes a contentious topic during Arizona divorce proceedings. Various factors contribute to the disputes surrounding spousal maintenance. These complexities often lead to contentious debates and disagreements over the terms of spousal...
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3 things to avoid posting on social media during divorce
Going through a divorce can be an emotionally challenging time. With social media being such a big part of our lives, it may be tempting to vent your feelings online or even dig up dirt on your ex. However, this is almost never a good idea during divorce proceedings....
Recognize the signs of children struggling with parental divorce
Going through a divorce is tough for everyone, especially kids. Unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Arizona has one of the highest divorce rates in the nation. Parents should look for signs that suggest a child is having a hard...
What is a consent decree?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 2.7 per 1,000 divorce rate for Arizona in 2022. In the realm of divorce proceedings in the state, a term that often surfaces is consent decree. A consent decree plays an important role in an uncontested...
Can divorce impact your health?
A 2020 research article in Frontiers exposed research showing a clear connection between divorce and poor physical and mental health. Divorce is a life-altering event that goes far beyond the change in relationship status. The stress and emotional turmoil associated...
Does Arizona permit a no-fault divorce?
No-fault divorce provides an opportunity for couples to get divorced without having to prove that either party did something wrong to end the marriage. Couples can declare that their marriage is irretrievably broken instead. Arizona permits no-fault divorce filings,...
Co-parenting with a narcissistic individual
Parenting after divorce is challenging and emotionally taxing under any circumstances, and although co-parenting is a positive choice in many cases, raising your child with a parent who has narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can be extremely difficult. At times...
Using an ex-spouse’s work history to claim Social Security
Many people in Arizona and across the United States do not realize that they may be able to collect Social Security retirement benefits because of a former spouse’s earnings history. However, not everyone is eligible to do so, and whether you are depends in large part...
Should you stay in the house during your divorce?
According to the CDC, roughly 2.7 out of every 1,000 Arizona marriages ended in divorce in 2021. Deciding to divorce is not an easy step to take. It ushers in a period of adjustment and decision-making about various aspects of life, including living arrangements....
The impact of domestic violence charges on child custody
Domestic violence charges are a serious matter, and when they arise in the context of a divorce involving children, they can significantly impact child custody proceedings. In Arizona, the family court's primary concern when making child custody determinations is the...