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A Premarital Agreement Can Help Keep a Marriage Healthy

Premarital agreements — popularly known as prenups — are usually associated with protecting a spouse’s assets in the event of divorce. However, they also offer benefits throughout the course of Read More

Protecting Business Ownership Interests During a Divorce

Business interests are assets that require special treatment in a divorce. Arizona follows a community property system, which means that most assets acquired during a marriage are deemed equally owned Read More

Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce in Arizona

Filing for divorce is a significant life decision that involves careful planning and consideration. Before taking any legal steps, it's important to assess whether divorce is truly the best option Read More

Dividing Ownership of the Family Home in a Divorce

The family home often stands as the single most valuable asset a couple owns, making its division a critical issue in a divorce. Under Arizona’s community property laws, assets acquired Read More

The Complexity and Challenges of High-Net-Worth Divorce

A high-net-worth divorce generally means the spouses have more than $1 million in liquid assets at stake. As such, it presents unique and intricate challenges that distinguish it from divorces Read More

Which Should Come First: Divorce or Bankruptcy?

Marital and financial problems often go hand in hand, and sometimes can reach the point where both divorce and bankruptcy are being considered. Deciding to file for divorce and bankruptcy Read More

When Can a Divorce Court Deviate from Equal Division of Marital Property?

In Arizona, the rule of equal division of marital assets during a divorce is guided by the state's community property law, which dictates that all assets and debts acquired by Read More

How Mediation Can Be Effective in a High-Conflict Divorce

A high-conflict divorce is one with persistent hostility and antagonistic behavior between spouses, often marked by intense disputes over child custody, property division and other key issues. This level of Read More

Why a Property Settlement Agreement Makes Sense in an Arizona Divorce

During a divorce, marital property and debts must be divided. Arizona is a community property state, meaning all assets and debts acquired during the marriage are considered jointly owned by Read More

Two Ways a Legal Separation Can End: Reconciliation or Dissolution

In Arizona, a legal separation can last indefinitely. But at some point, it may no longer reflect the spouses’ personal or financial interests. Depending on the situation, they have two Read More

How Arizona Community Property Law Treats Inheritances

Arizona is among the U.S. states with community property laws. This means that, in general, all property acquired by either spouse during a marriage is considered jointly owned by both Read More

Successfully Seeking Post-Divorce Modifications in Arizona

Long after a divorce, circumstances may change or evolve in ways that cause child custody and child support arrangements to become inadequate. If your situation has changed significantly, you might Read More

The Impact of Wasteful Dissipation in Arizona Divorces

Arizona's divorce laws prioritize a fair and consistent approach to spousal maintenance (alimony) and property division. While recent updates have removed marital fault as a factor in awarding spousal maintenance, Read More

Dividing Your 401(k) in an Arizona Divorce

A 401(k) is a retirement savings account offered by many employers in the United States. It allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary before taxes, sometimes with the Read More

Finding Solutions for Conflicts Over Child Custody

Divorce is usually hard on the children, and even more so when their parents are fighting over who the children will live with. Courts in Arizona generally favor a shared Read More

The Effect of a Preliminary Injunction in a Divorce

One of the most contentious issues in a divorce is property division. This process might seem to be automatic, since Arizona’s community property law deems all property acquired during a Read More

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