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AZ IS A COMMUNITY PROPERTY STATE:
The information contained below is based upon our interpretation of the statutes, our experience in family law and what we think most judges will order with this experience in mind. Community property is defined roughly as everything acquired after the date of marriage until service of process. “Community” applies to both assets and liabilities obtained […]
WHAT ARE THIRD PARTY RIGHTS?
The information contained below is based upon our interpretation of the statutes, our experience in family law and what we think most judges will order with this experience in mind. This is what used to be called “Grandparent’s Rights” until a recent statutory change. The purpose of this statute is to allow a person who […]
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEGAL SEPARATION AND DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE?
The information contained below is based upon our interpretation of the statutes, our experience in family law and what we think most judges will order with this experience in mind. What is the difference between getting a divorce and legal separation? Simply, at the conclusion of a dissolution, the marriage has ended. With a legal […]
HOW IS CHILD SUPPORT DETERMINED?
The information contained below is based upon our interpretation of the statutes, our experience in family law and what we think most judges will order with this experience in mind. Child support is calculated by a software program which is kept current every few years by a state-wide committee. The driving force in the calculation […]
HOW LONG WILL THIS CASE TAKE?
The information contained below is based upon our interpretation of the statutes, our experience in family law and what we think most judges will order with this experience in mind. Nothing in family law court moves quickly. A few years ago, it could take up to 22 months to finish a dissolution (divorce) action. Today, […]
CONSIDERATION FOR SPOUSEL MAINTENCE (F.K.A. ALIMONY):
The information contained below is based upon our interpretation of the statutes, our experience in family law and what we think most judges will order with this experience in mind. The statutory basis is set out in the Arizona Revised Statues §25-319 which requires the court to consider some important items. The most significant of […]
PATH TO SUCCESS:
The information contained below is based upon our interpretation of the statutes, our experience in family law and what we think most judges will order with this experience in mind. In family law, many situations look hopeless to the parties going through the problem. However, there is always hope that if one does the right […]
EFFECTIVE DATE:
The information contained below is based upon our interpretation of the statutes, our experience in family law and what we think most judges will order with this experience in mind. In family law litigation, actions will be filed with the court but will not be heard or ruled upon until sometime later. So, the question […]
