In Arizona, marital property laws dictate how property gets divided during a divorce. These laws also determine the treatment of a business owned by either spouse. Understanding whether a business is considered marital property is important for couples going through a...
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Does everything get split 50/50 in an Arizona Divorce?
It is a common misconception that when a couple divorces, each spouse must receive exactly half of the couple's money and property. Arizona is one of just a few states that follow a "community property" law, meaning that the state considers most assets acquired during...
What happens to inherited property when you divorce?
Property division is a complex and often contentious aspect of divorce. In Arizona, the court must divide community property equitably, though not necessarily equally, between divorcing spouses. If you received an inheritance during your marriage, you may wonder if...
Understanding community property in an Arizona divorce
One of the most pressing concerns for couples facing a divorce is often deciding how to divide your assets. If you have a prenuptial agreement or if you and your spouse can agree on terms for asset division, you already know what to expect. If you aren't able to agree...