The end of your marriage will bring changes that you may not expect, even if you feel like you are well-prepared for what is ahead. Regardless of how thoroughly you prepare for divorce, there are things you may not know, and these things can catch you off guard and...
Divorce
What happens if a spouse ignores an Arizona divorce filing?
People can respond very aggressively to service with divorce documents in some cases. If there has not already been a discussion about the potential divorce, receiving legal paperwork from a process server could trigger intense disputes. The person surprised by the...
When is marital standard of living a factor in alimony?
If divorce is in your future this year, particularly if you’ve been married for many years, you may plan to seek alimony (known as “spousal maintenance” in Arizona). If you’ve looked at the law, you’ve likely seen that judges consider a number of factors when...
5 important things you need to know about gray divorce
When you choose to end your marriage, you know that your life will change in various ways. The impacts of your divorce can have effects for months or even years of your life, and this is especially true if you choose to divorce at age 50 or older. This is a gray...
How can financial infidelity affect an Arizona divorce?
There are at least three different acknowledged kinds of infidelity. Physical or sexual infidelity occurs when someone becomes intimate with a person other than their spouse. Emotional infidelity occurs when someone begins confiding in someone other than their spouse,...
Can either spouse object to a no-fault divorce in Arizona?
Arizona is a no-fault divorce state. Either spouse can initiate divorce proceedings by raising a claim that the marriage is irretrievably broken. They can then either negotiate with their spouse about property division and parental responsibilities or prepare to take...
Creating a thorough strategy for the property division process
It may come as no surprise that the process of dividing marital wealth can be one of the most daunting aspects of dissolving a marriage. If you are facing a similar change in life, you might have questions about what to expect from this process and on what steps you...
Possible challenges of identifying separate property in divorce
The process of untangling finances and dividing assets can be one of the most daunting aspects of dissolving a marriage. If you and your spouse decide to part ways, you may have understandable concerns about how this process will unfold and what steps you can take to...
Four scenarios in which divorce makes sense
Divorce is difficult for anyone who experiences it, and it can quickly become messy and fraught with disagreements, resentment and challenges. While it is a very complex situation, every relationship is different; some couples can get through life together, and others...
Protecting your credit score when facing a divorce
There may be many individuals in Arizona who feel that taking steps to cultivate a healthy credit score is a vital part of life. While you might not want to let anything disrupt the financial stability you worked so hard to achieve, sometimes it might be difficult to...