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...
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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...
When can you modify your custody order?
The custody order you receive as part of your initial divorce proceeding may work for that initial period, but that does not mean it will work forever. As your children get older, their needs change and your work schedule or life demands may change as well. That is...
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...
Should you consider spousal maintenance?
Spousal maintenance, also called alimony, is a source of contention in many divorces. When you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, you might wonder if you should ask for spousal maintenance in the settlement. If you are deciding on spousal maintenance, there...
How long does divorce take in Arizona?
If you came to the emotional and rational decision that you want to divorce your spouse, you likely want to get the split over as soon as possible. If you live in Arizona, you might wonder how long a divorce takes in your state. Generally speaking, a divorce in...
What your 10th anniversary means for your divorce
Divorce settlements often come with unique or specific considerations, including asset division or property determinations. When the marriage lasted at least ten years, divorce comes with some additional considerations. If your marriage has passed the ten-year mark,...
When can you modify child support?
When you receive a child support order, the language of the order details the enforcement period. In most cases, child support orders are valid until the child turns 18 or, if they go to college, age 21. That does not mean that you must pay that child support amount...
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...