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...

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...

When people in Arizona decide to divorce, there are a number of factors that can lead up to that decision. Research has found some common factors motivate people to decide to end their marriages. In general, most people get divorced because of a lack of emotional...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...