Can a Child's Wishes Influence Custody Decisions?
- posted: Jan. 05, 2024
- Child Custody
Child custody and visitation — or legal decision-making and parenting time, as they are officially known in Arizona — can be among the most trying elements of a divorce. Splitting Read More
Dividing Employee Stock Options in an Arizona Divorce
- posted: Dec. 29, 2023
- 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?
- posted: Dec. 22, 2023
- 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?
- posted: Dec. 15, 2023
- 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
- posted: Dec. 08, 2023
- 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
What to Do If Your Child Refuses Parenting Time
- posted: Dec. 01, 2023
- Child Custody
Parenting plans in Arizona set the amount of time a child spends with each parent after a divorce. The child will usually live primarily with one parent and visit the Read More
Obtaining a Divorce When Your Spouse Is Missing
- posted: Nov. 24, 2023
- Divorce
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
- posted: Nov. 17, 2023
- 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
- posted: Nov. 10, 2023
- Divorce
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
- posted: Nov. 03, 2023
- 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
Benefits of Using Mediation in an Arizona Divorce
- posted: Oct. 27, 2023
- Family Law
If you’re getting divorced, the word “mediation” is one that you'll likely encounter. Judges in Arizona, as in other states, often order mediation in divorce cases, particularly when disagreements arise Read More
What Divorcing Couples Need to Know About Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
- posted: Oct. 20, 2023
- Divorce
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
- posted: Oct. 13, 2023
- 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
What Types of Costs Are Covered by Child Support?
- posted: Oct. 06, 2023
- Child Support
Child support is a key part of a divorce when there are children of the marriage. It is an amount of money that one parent pays to the other, usually Read More
Deciding Who Gets the Pets in an Arizona Divorce
- posted: Sep. 29, 2023
- 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
What You Need to Know About Arizona’s New Spousal Maintenance Guidelines
- posted: Sep. 22, 2023
- Divorce
Alimony, formally known as spousal maintenance, has long been a gray area in Arizona divorce law. Unlike child support, for which Arizona has rigorous guidelines, spousal maintenance has historically been Read More