How Arizona Community Property Law Treats Inheritances
- posted: May 13, 2024
- Divorce
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
The Impact of Wasteful Dissipation in Arizona Divorces
- posted: Apr. 29, 2024
- Divorce
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
- posted: Apr. 22, 2024
- 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
The Effect of a Preliminary Injunction in a Divorce
- posted: Apr. 01, 2024
- Child Support,  Divorce,  Family Law
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
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
How Arizona Divides Community Property in a Divorce
- posted: May 12, 2023
- Divorce
Arizona is one of nine U.S. states that considers all of a married couple’s assets to be community property. This means that all income and property acquired by either spouse Read More
When Is a Postnuptial Agreement Valid in Arizona?
- posted: May 05, 2023
- Family Law
Sometimes during the course of a marriage, concerns arise between spouses about how their financial assets would be divided in the event of a divorce. For couples who did not Read More
Why Choose Legal Separation Instead of Divorce?
- posted: Oct. 30, 2022
- Child Support,  Divorce,  Uncategorized,  Family Law,  Child Custody,  COVID-19
Divorce is not the only option for married couples with irreconcilable differences. Another choice is legal separation, which allows for spouses to live apart under a court decree that governs Read More
What a Prenuptial Agreement Means for Marriage and Divorce
- posted: May 15, 2019
- Divorce,  Family Law
A prenuptial agreement may seem antithetical to what marriage is supposed to be about: love and commitment. But having an agreement in place serves a salutary purpose: deciding in advance Read More