• posted: Jul. 22, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Divorce
• Divorce,  debts,  financial,  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

• posted: Jul. 15, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Family Law
• Alimony,  Spousal Maintenance,  Divorce Proceedings

Alimony, formally known as spousal maintenance, has traditionally been a contentious and unpredictable aspect of Arizona's divorce law. Spousal maintenance has in the past been subject to the broad discretion Read More

• posted: Jul. 10, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support
• divorce,  child support,  unemployment

In Arizona as elsewhere, child support is a critical aspect of ensuring the welfare and well-being of children following the separation or divorce of their parents. The courts have a Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Divorce
• marital assets,  property law,  Arizona judges,  child-rearing

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

• posted: Jun. 24, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Custody
• parenting plan,  co-parenting,  divorced parents

Parenting time, formerly known as visitation, often can be a source of contention between divorced parents. Managing parenting time during vacations and holidays can be particularly challenging, but with careful Read More

• posted: Jun. 17, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Divorce
• high-conflict,  financial advisors,  child psychologists,  accusatory

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

• posted: Jun. 10, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Family Law
• Rule 69,  legally enforceable,  judicial intervention,  negotiation

Divorce proceedings can be complex and emotionally taxing. In Arizona, couples seeking dissolution of their marriage may find relief through Rule 69 agreements. As outlined in Arizona Rule of Family Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Divorce,  Assets
• divorce,  assets,  property,  debts

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

• posted: May 27, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Divorce,  Seperation
• marital community,  legal separation,  Property

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

• posted: May 20, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support
• custodial parent,  Child Support,  Income Withholding

If a parent shirks legal responsibility by failing to pay court-ordered child support, it can create a significant burden on the custodial parent and work to the child’s detriment. Fortunately, Read More

• posted: May 13, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Divorce
• community property,  divorce,  separate property,  assets

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

• posted: May 06, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support,  Divorce,  Child Custody
• parenting time,  child custody,  child support,  Post-Divorce

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

• posted: Apr. 29, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Divorce
• community property,  divorce,  Wasteful Dissipation,  marital assets,  financial records,  marital property

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

• posted: Apr. 22, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Divorce
• community property,  401(k),  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

• posted: Apr. 15, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support,  Family Law,  Child Custody
• Parenting,  Rights,  Financial penalties

Arizona public policy favors stable and consistent relationships between children and parents, even after separation or divorce. This is carried out by court-ordered parenting plans that outline specific times each Read More

• posted: Apr. 08, 2024
• Clark & Schloss Family Law, P.C.
• Child Support,  Divorce,  Family Law,  Child Custody
• parenting plans,  decision making,  physical custody,  arrangement

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