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...
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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...
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...
Planning for divorce by learning about finances
When women in Arizona decide to divorce, they may need to take special care to protect their finances. While the overall role of women in household finances has changed significantly over the years, many wives still know less than their husbands about the state of...
How debt can put a marriage in jeopardy
Financial issues are a common cause of divorce. According to one survey, student loan debt can be a major contributing factor. About one-third of student loan debtors who participated in the survey said their divorce was caused by money problems, and more than 10% of...
Determining spousal support as a marriage comes to an end
Spousal support is a common point of contention for many Arizona couples ending their marriages. However, this issue can only be seriously discussed once marital assets have been divided. It's this step that allows a fair determination of what type of financial...
Keeping divorce matters away from work
Divorce is sometimes a time-consuming process, and divorce issues can bleed into other areas of one's life. To avoid this, Arizona residents might like to know about some tips for keeping divorce matters out of the office.Individuals can keep information regarding a...
Common traits that can kill a relationship
Couples in Arizona know that contempt in a marriage can lead to divorce. Other common traits that lead to marriages falling apart include stonewalling, criticism and sarcasm. There are many factors that can lead to a person developing these traits, including silent...
Practical tasks after the divorce is finalized
When Arizona couples decide to divorce, they may imagine that all major matters will be handled by the time the family court finalizes the end of their marriage. However, the divorce decree may be only the beginning of some of the most important practical steps to...