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What to Know About Enforceable Prenuptial Agreements in Arizona

A prenuptial agreement is an effective way for a couple entering marriage to plan for various contingencies. Besides controlling division of property upon divorce, a prenup can define the rights Read More

Should You Move Out of the House Before Your Divorce Is Final?

When married couples are headed for divorce, it is natural for them to separate. This is especially so if they become estranged or hostile to one another. However, a spouse Read More

How to Keep a Divorce Uncontested

The simplest path to dissolving a marriage in Arizona is by uncontested divorce. This method is available if you and your spouse agree not only that the marriage should end Read More

Valuation Issues Faced in Dividing Retirement Accounts Upon Divorce

Retirement accounts — such as a pension, IRA or 401k — can present particularly difficult questions when dividing up property in a divorce. Although an account may be funded by Read More

Recognizing Deceptive Tactics in a High Net Worth Divorce

Dividing property in a divorce is a complex process, particularly when it involves high net worth couples. This term generally refers to spouses with over $1 million in liquid assets. Read More

Dividing Employee Stock Options in an Arizona Divorce

Arizona is a community property state, which means that all income and assets of each spouse acquired during the marriage are divided equally during a divorce. This includes compensation a Read More

What to Do if You’re in a High-Conflict Divorce?

A high-conflict divorce is one characterized by intense and prolonged antagonism between the spouses. They are racked with strong negative emotions that prevent them from reaching amicable resolutions of such Read More

Who Gets the House in an Arizona Divorce?

Arizona is a community property state, which means that generally, assets acquired during the marriage are considered jointly owned by both spouses. As a result, this property is equally distributed Read More

Using Discovery Tools to Find a Spouse’s Hidden Assets in a Divorce

Under Arizona’s community property law, all assets acquired by either spouse during a marriage are subject to equal division in a divorce. Some spouses seek to avoid that result by Read More

Obtaining a Divorce When Your Spouse Is Missing

An essential element of every divorce is that the court must have jurisdiction over the parties. This requires that at least one of the spouses reside in the state and Read More

How Marital Infidelity Can Affect Property Division in a Divorce

Marital infidelity, also known as adultery, can devastate a marriage and often lead to its dissolution. Yet, Arizona divorces usually are based not on either spouse’s fault but simply on Read More

Dissolving a Covenant Marriage in Arizona

Marriage has been described as a sacred bond between two individuals who promise to love, honor and cherish each other for better or for worse. Although modern-day marriages may be Read More

Understanding Arizona's Mandatory 60-Day Cooling Off Period for Divorce

Divorce can be an emotionally charged ordeal, and sometimes people rush into it impetuously. In recognition of these realities, Arizona has adopted a unique provision in its divorce laws, known Read More

What Divorcing Couples Need to Know About Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)

Qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs) are essential to dividing retirement accounts during a divorce in Arizona. These court orders ensure that each spouse receives their rightful share of the marital Read More

Five Essentials of Preparing Financially for Divorce

Divorce can be a time of upheaval in the lives of those experiencing it. In addition to the emotional impact, the parties face questions concerning their financial security. But there Read More

Deciding Who Gets the Pets in an Arizona Divorce

Pets may be treated akin to family members, but when it comes to divorce, they are considered property. If acquired during the marriage, they are part of the community property Read More

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