While it is generally illegal for an individual to hide or obscure assets in an Arizona divorce, it doesn't mean that people won't try to do so. There are many signs that people may want to look for to determine if their spouses are trying to hide assets. For...
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Creating a financial strategy during a gray divorce
In Arizona and across the United States, "gray divorces" among couples over 50 are becoming more common. Gray divorces have doubled during the past 20 years. While understanding the reasons for a gray divorce may present unique challenges, one thing is certain - women...
Divorcés must deal with expenses as single individuals
In Arizona and across the United States, the end of a marriage is often a negative psychological experience surpassing most emotional upheavals. After a divorce is finalized, legal issues can harm a spouse's financial state of affairs. A person who does not view the...
How to prove you deserve alimony
As a stay-at-home spouse, you face unique concerns when ending your marriage. One of your main worries may be whether you are able to be financially stable after the divorce. You may have confusion about how to receive spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance,...
Entrepreneurs should consider a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements have become increasingly popular in recent years for a number of reasons, and they can be especially beneficial to small business owners in states with community property laws. In states like Arizona, marital property must be divided equally in a...
Important documents for child custody
Parents in Arizona who try to gain custody of their children should be aware of the important documents they need to bring to their custody hearings. Having the relevant paperwork may help boost their case in front of the judge. A record of pertinent phone calls...
Protecting financial interests when couples remarry
As some Arizona couples have discovered, remarriage often leads to concerns over finances. About 40% of recent marriages involve a spouse who has been married before. For older adults, the number is higher since two-thirds of Americans ages 55 to 64 have been...
Divorce may be more likely in the summer
August is one of the peak months for Arizona residents and others to get divorced. This was one of the main takeaways from a study conducted by researchers from the University of Washington. March, September and January are also months when divorce rates tend to...
3 reasons income inequality may lead to divorce
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,...
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...