Retirement accounts are often the largest assets held by couples and families in Arizona. Therefore, when a divorce occurs, the distribution of these accounts is of primary concern to both partners. These funds are often critical to the financial health and future of...
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Some observations on Arizona divorce parenting plans
It's obviously far from unusual for a divorcing Arizona spouse to be figuratively juggling a lot of balls at the same time.That is, there is a lot to think about and get in place pursuant to getting that divorce decree finalized. For many decoupling parties, there is...
Responding to family violence in an Arizona home
It would obviously be nice if every family in Arizona and across the country routinely experienced nothing but upside and pure harmony.We all know that family life is not universally blissful, though, and that any portrayal of it as such spells fantasy rather than...
Finding the right family law attorney
Hiring an attorney is often an investment, and when family law matters are on the line, you also want to feel confident that you have full faith in your lawyer’s ability to represent you and advocate on your behalf. Because the stakes are so high when hiring an...
Your Arizona marriage is ending: Now what about those assets?
It's likely that you're duly focused on property division if you are an Arizona resident involved in the divorce process.Most similarly situated people are. After all (and especially if your marriage was relatively long-tenured), it might well be the case that...
Protecting finances from divorce
Having certain financial safeguards in place in case of a divorce is something that should be considered by every Arizona couple who thinks they may get married. Legal devices such as prenuptial agreements may seem pessimistic, but they are actually common sense tools...
Why older divorcing couples should avoid financial mistakes
The divorce rate for people over the age of 50 is twice what it was 25 years ago, according to the Pew Research Center. Furthermore, divorce rates for older adults in Arizona and the rest of the nation are continuing to rise as more couples choose to go their separate...
The positive power of a prenuptial agreement
Couples in Arizona may derive a lot of benefits from creating a prenuptial agreement together. For instance, it may be possible to address any potential power imbalances that may exist because one partner makes more money than the other. The development of an...
Why divorce court isn’t a good place for revenge
For many people in Arizona who want to end their marriages, portrayals of divorce in television and movies can make the process seem even more intimidating. Many dramatic divorce stories focus on tales of revenge or righteous anger after infidelity, financial betrayal...
How divorce may differ for people in their 20s
Arizona 20-somethings who get a divorce might feel isolated among their peers. Divorce among younger couples is on the decline, and one reason is because people are getting married later in life. The median age at marriage rose in 2016 to 27.4 for women and 29.5 for...

