What a Premarital Agreement Can and Cannot Do in Arizona
- posted: Oct. 01, 2021
A premarital agreement — also known as a “prenup” — is a contract providing in advance for how property and debts will be distributed in case of a divorce. This Read More
How Child Care Expenses Can Be Divided in a Divorce
- posted: Sep. 01, 2021
The costs of raising a child include not only paying for basic necessities such as food, clothing and shelter , but also the expenses associated with child care, which can Read More
What Happens When a Child Refuses to Visit the Other Parent?
- posted: Aug. 01, 2021
Arizona law favors custody arrangements that give children as much time as possible with both parents. Psychological research shows this is usually in the child’s best interests, as kids with Read More
Deciding Who Gets the Pets in a Divorce
- posted: Jul. 01, 2021
Many people regard their pets as members of the family. About 85 million American households own a dog or cat, and who gets the pets is frequently an issue in Read More
How Does Loss of Income Due to COVID-19 Affect Your Child Support Obligation?
- posted: Jun. 01, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the economy since its outbreak in early 2020. Even if you’re not one of the 20 million Americans who have lost their jobs, you may Read More
How Child Support is Enforced in Arizona
- posted: May 01, 2021
A parent who is subject to a child support order must make payments on time and in full until the obligation ends. In Arizona, that end point is usually when Read More
Obtaining Child Support from an Unemployed or Underemployed Spouse
- posted: Apr. 01, 2021
When a couple with children gets divorced, their personal finances are crucial to determining how much child support should be paid. Typically, the calculation of child support is relatively straightforward. Read More
How Community Property Law Can Make One Spouse Liable for the Other’s Debts
- posted: Mar. 01, 2021
When people talk about divorce, they usually understand that each former spouse is likely to walk away from the marriage with a share of the assets, whether it’s half or Read More
Creating a Valid and Enforceable Prenuptial Agreement
- posted: Feb. 01, 2021
When done correctly, a prenuptial agreement is an effective, proactive way for a couple to plan for various contingencies. These agreements can provide certainty amid normally uncertain events like divorce, Read More
Divorce During the Year of Coronavirus
- posted: Jan. 01, 2021
The number of people looking for divorce spiked 34 percent between March and June, compared to a year earlier, and 20 percent of the people exploring divorce have been married Read More
How to be Effective Co-Parents During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- posted: Dec. 01, 2020
COVID-19 cases, which here in Arizona peaked in mid-summer before being brought under relative control, are back on the rise in frightening numbers. For parents, this means co-parenting will continue Read More
Can Third Parties Be Awarded Child Custody or Visitation in Arizona?
- posted: Nov. 01, 2020
In Arizona child custody cases, the law creates a rebuttable presumption that awarding legal decision-making authority to one or both of the parents best serves the child's physical, psychological and Read More
Understanding the Benefits and Limits of a Prenuptial Agreement
- posted: Oct. 01, 2020
Nobody likes to think about divorce when starting a marriage, but it is a realistic possibility that must be considered. Many couples marry later in life after having accumulated some Read More
What Does a Preliminary Injunction Do for Spouses in a Divorce?
- posted: Sep. 01, 2020
Arizona is a community property state, which means that all property acquired during a marriage is deemed to belong to both spouses equally and, upon divorce, is divided equally between Read More
How Do Arizona Divorce Courts Determine Spousal Maintenance?
- posted: Aug. 01, 2020
Either spouse in a divorce proceeding may seek spousal maintenance, better known as alimony, based on financial need. If a spouse lacks sufficient resources to provide for his or her Read More
Keeping in Compliance with Parenting Time Orders During COVID-19
- posted: Jun. 30, 2020
Co-parenting has been difficult for many Arizonans during the coronavirus pandemic. Work schedule changes, school cancellations and business closures have made it difficult for divorced or separated parents to follow Read More
