If you’re among the growing number of people considering divorce after decades of marriage and you’re in your 50s or older, you may hear the term “gray divorce” used in reference to your situation. As unsettling as that description might be, the good news is that...
Arizona Family Law Blog
When co-parents disagree about screen time
Very understandably, screen time is a major concern for many parents. Television, smartphones, tablets and/or video games play a central role in the lives of millions of American children. Partially due to the ubiquitous nature of technology, when co-parents have...
How social media can impact your divorce
Social media has become a part of everyday life for the majority of American adults. Despite this normalization, however, online activity can inspire significant consequences during a divorce. As a result, if you and your ex are going your separate ways, it is going...
Common ways abusive spouses weaponize the family courts
People preparing for divorce in Arizona generally need to take their concerns to court. Even in scenarios where spouses have agreed on the exact terms of a divorce in advance, a family law judge must review and approve the proposed terms. In scenarios involving...
Parenting time schedule ideas that may work for you
Creating a parenting time schedule after a divorce or separation from your child’s other parent can be challenging. Parents must balance their child’s needs, work schedules and personal commitments while working to ensure fairness and consistency. In Arizona, courts...
Are there any benefits of filing for divorce before your spouse?
Many divorces occur after a protracted cold war between spouses. Neither spouse wants to file for divorce, so they both wait for the other to make the first move in family court. For many people, concern about social stigma is what motivates them to wait for their...
Four common myths about divorce
Divorce is a challenging experience for the parties and their families, but it is not always what they expect it to be. This emotionally charged process is often clouded by myths and misconceptions that do not help and only mislead individuals beginning this...
What are 3 of the most common reasons people get a divorce?
No matter what the issues are in a marriage, it’s understandable that one or both spouses might not be certain whether these concerns are serious enough to warrant a divorce. Even a breach of trust like an affair isn’t a deal-breaker for everyone. No one can tell you...
3 assets that may require professional valuation during divorce
Preparing to divide community property during divorce can be a challenging prospect. Spouses have to go over their financial records to identify shared assets and debts. They may be able to exclude some resources from the community property division process by...
Dividing a business in divorce: 5 key factors
Dividing a business during divorce can have lasting impacts on both parties' financial futures as well as the business itself. What details might influence what happens to a company? 1. Who owns the business If one spouse solely owns the business and started it before...