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Why Arizona’s Community Property Law May Not Mean a 50/50 Split

Since Arizona is a community property state, it’s easy to rush to the conclusion that all property held by either spouse gets divided evenly between them in a divorce. While Read More

Options for Disposing of the Family Home During a Divorce

For most couples, the family home is their largest asset and may have sentimental value. When a marriage ends, there are multiple choices for deciding on the fate of the Read More

The Effect of Community Property Laws During a Divorce

Arizona is one of just a handful of states in the U.S. that follows community property rules for dividing assets and debts during a divorce. If you are facing the Read More

Common Mistakes People Make During Divorce and How to Avoid Them

Divorce is one of life’s most emotionally and financially overwhelming experiences. Amid the turmoil, it’s surprisingly easy for people to make critical mistakes — most of which are avoidable with Read More

Protecting Your Interest in a Small Business from Property Division

Divorce can have significant financial repercussions, particularly when it comes to the division of community property. For individuals with an interest in a small business, the stakes are often higher. Read More

Alimony and Property Division Can Be Interrelated in a Divorce

In Arizona, community property division and alimony (known as spousal maintenance) often intersect during divorce proceedings, influencing one another in significant ways. Understanding this interplay is important for anyone facing Read More

Using Rule 69 Agreements to Advantage in an Arizona Divorce

In Arizona family law, one of the most important tools available to divorcing couples seeking to resolve issues amicably and efficiently is the Rule 69 agreement. allows parties involved in Read More

Understanding Arizona Covenant Marriage and Divorce

Covenant marriage was instituted in Arizona in 1998. The law stemmed from a broader movement in the 1990s concerned with addressing rising divorce rates and preserving the institution of marriage. Read More

What Financial Support Is Available While a Divorce is Pending?

In Arizona, the process of divorce can take several months to resolve, during which time the financial and living arrangements of both spouses can be uncertain and stressful. To address Read More

How Wasting of Marital Assets Can Affect Property Division in a Divorce?

Arizona is a community property state, which means that generally, that all property and debts acquired during a marriage are divided equally during a divorce. However, fairness sometimes requires deviating Read More

Can a Cost of Living Increase Justify Modification of Spousal Maintenance?

In Arizona, spousal maintenance (alimony) may be modified after a divorce if certain legal requirements are met. Generally, modifications are based on changes in the alimony recipient’s particular financial situation Read More

Why High-Net-Worth Divorces Can Be Messier to Resolve

High-net-worth divorces, defined as the dissolution of marriages in which the couple’s combined assets significantly exceed average household wealth, tend to be far more complicated than ordinary breakups for a Read More

How Mediation Can Settle Spousal Maintenance Issues Efficiently

In Arizona, spousal maintenance (alimony) is often a significant issue in divorce proceedings. With the adoption of new state guidelines in 2023, the process for courts to determine support has Read More

Special Considerations for Dividing Retirement Funds in a Divorce

When dividing assets in a divorce, your retirement benefits require special attention. Even in a community property state like Arizona, there are complications involved in valuation and allocation of these Read More

Even if Your Divorce Is Uncontested, You Should Have Counsel

A divorce may be deemed uncontested when couples mutually decide to dissolve their marriage. Opting for this type of dissolution can be cheaper, quicker and less stressful and it allows Read More

Practical Steps to Prepare for Divorce

Divorce is one of life’s most difficult transitions, bringing not only emotional strain but also significant financial and legal challenges. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but by taking thoughtful steps Read More

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