Arizona Family Law Blog
How adultery might impact alimony in an Arizona divorce
One of the most common reasons for a divorce in Arizona is infidelity. Adultery will inevitably cause problems in a relationship that can result in the end of a marriage. This is an undoubtedly difficult topic to deal with in any marriage. A key point that concerns...
How are Arizona divorces different for same-sex couples?
After years of waiting, Arizona’s same-sex couples finally won the right to marry in October 2014. That meant you could at last enjoy the many legal benefits linked to marriages. And while Arizona doesn’t have a separate set of laws for same-sex divorces, your divorce...
Yes, this too shall pass
Divorce easily ranks among the hardest things most people ever endure. It’s right up there with grieving the loss of a loved one. In fact, it can take you through many of the same emotions. In many ways, divorce is a death—the death of a close relationship—and maybe...
What are parenting time and legal decision making?
Divorce can be a stressful experience, especially when it involves children and the critical decisions to make about their lifestyle and future. Both parents share the duty and goal of helping their son or daughter succeed. Preferably both caregivers play the lead...
What does Arizona mean by a “no-fault” divorce?
Prior to every divorce, something about the marriage has changed. Sometimes, it’s clear what happened. Your spouse cheated, or there was violence. Other times, it’s harder to say when things changed, but the change is still there. You don’t feel connected. You don’t...
Getting the result you want starts at finding the lawyer you need
Going through a divorce can be a challenging undertaking that shapes the rest of your life. You could be feeling immense pressure to get started, but it’ll probably be in your best interest to take your time with what could be the most important step – hiring the...
Why tech founders may want prenuptial agreements
Entrepreneurs may have little or nothing when they decide to get married. However, they may need to obtain a prenuptial agreement if they want to obtain outside investment in their companies. Founders in Arizona and elsewhere should also make sure that they will still...
When one person keeps the family home in a divorce
Arizona couples who are going through a divorce may need to decide how they will divide their property. If their community property includes a home, they might want to sell it, or one person may want to keep it.To determine the value of the home, they will need to...
Prenups can be important to wedding planning
Couples in Arizona planning their weddings may not wish to think much about the possibility of divorce. Still, it can be practical to prepare for a potential worst-case scenario in advance. Given the fact that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, it can be a...
Paying for your child’s college after a divorce
When you divorce your significant other and the two of you share a child who plans to attend college, you may want to discuss how you plan to finance his or her education before you finalize your divorce. While Arizona does not typically require divorcing couples to...
