Some states require couples seeking a divorce to separate for a mandatory period of time before they can file for divorce. Arizona is not one of them. While the state does not require a period of separation, other requirements may affect how long it takes to finalize...
Divorce
How does spousal support work in Arizona?
Establishing a separate household after divorce falls outside the budget for some Arizona residents. If you left the workforce to raise children or support your spouse's career, you may be unable to earn enough money to become financially independent. Review the...
3 tips to help you adjust to living alone after divorce
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you undoubtedly have a great deal on your plate. After all, you must divide marital assets, think about spousal support and perhaps even find a new place to live. While these are pressing issues, you should also begin to...
A parenting plan provides post-divorce child-raising guidelines
When parents face divorce, their top priority will be how to help their children adjust to the split and transition to the new family order. Creating a parenting plan that works for everyone is the first step, but it must contain everything that Arizona law requires....
How may I protect my rights to assets during a divorce?
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...
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...
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...
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