Money is a stressful topic for many married couples. In fact, it is one of the top marital woes that contribute to divorce.One facet of this financial tug of war is a disparity in income. When one partner makes substantially more than the other, no matter the reason,...
Month: June 2019
What to do about retirement savings in a divorce
Divorce can present a number of challenges to retirement plans for people in Arizona. If each person has been saving for retirement and has a roughly equal amount of savings, they might each decide to keep their own retirement account. This can be a simple way of...
How student loan debts can be handled in a divorce
It isn't uncommon for married individuals in Arizona and throughout the country to have student loan debt. When that debt is acquired could play a role in how it is managed in a divorce. Generally speaking, debts accumulated before a marriage remain the responsibility...
How to take care of your mental health in divorce
Divorces can be incredibly contentious affairs. One Arizona couple has found themselves locked in a bitter divorce battle over allegations of poisoning. One spouse wanted to invalidate a will to prevent his wife from getting $900,000, but the judge has agreed to...
Negotiating support in a divorce after job loss
As stressful as a divorce is, it can become even more stressful for a person in Arizona after a job loss. If the person is the higher-earning spouse, there could be concerns about how to pay support.The person should not take this as an opportunity to pursue a...
Does infidelity affect what happens during the divorce process?
A couple contemplating a divorce has many questions. After building a life together, it can quickly become overwhelming to consider dividing it and starting over as single individuals. Some issues that come up in a marriage, such as debt or frequent unemployment, may...
Divorce concerns for small business owners
Arizona business owners may have unique concerns when they begin to suffer marital difficulties. Of course, the financial consequences of a divorce can persist long after the emotional and practical issues have been resolved. For the owners of small, closely held...