Some Arizona couples who are 50 or older may be among those whose divorce rates are increasing according to the Pew Research Center. The divorce rate for this age group is more than twice as high as it was in 1990, and Pew researchers believe this may be because there...
Divorce
How prenuptial agreements work in second marriages
Arizona residents who are getting married for the second time may have a greater need for a prenuptial agreement. This is because they have retirement accounts, homes and other assets that may need to be protected. Individuals who have children from a previous...
Planning for a child’s college expenses during a divorce
When Arizona parents get a divorce, one concern they may have, even if their children are very young, is how to pay for their offspring's college education. Parents who hoped to send their children to an expensive private college may find that the costs associated...
Survey finds lack of commitment, infidelity lead to divorce
People in Arizona who are getting a divorce may do so because of religious differences, financial issues or marriage at too young an age. These were only a few of the reasons cited by the 31 women and 21 men in a survey by the National Center for Biotechnology...
Prenups for students
It is not unusual for young people in Arizona, or just about anywhere else, to decide to get married while still pursuing an undergraduate or graduate education. Because these couples are usually quite young and don't have a lot of assets, they may decide to forgo a...
Divorce can be difficult from a fiscal standpoint
Getting a divorce can be worthwhile for an Arizona spouse who's in a toxic or abusive relationship. It can also be a good decision for someone who's simply ready to move on with their life. However, money can play a role in determining when to actually go about ending...
Divorce filings in Arizona surge in January
Family law attorneys in Arizona and around the country generally deal with a surge of new divorce filings in January. Spouses who wish to end their marriages begin to appear at attorney's offices on the first Monday after the holiday season has concluded, and the...
Dividing a small business during a divorce
An Arizona business owner going through a divorce may be concerned about how a split will affect their enterprise. Whether the business is owned by one spouse alone or jointly owned by both partners, it is important to have an accurate valuation of the company's worth...
Parallel parenting to reduce conflict after divorce
Arizona parents who are unable to co-parent effectively because there is too much conflict between them might consider an approach known as parallel parenting. These parents usually agree on major issues such as religion but are unable to be in regular communication....
Parents look for innovative shared custody solutions
Parents in Arizona who are considering divorce may be particularly concerned about how post-marriage life will affect their children. Even if a divorce is amicable, kids can face a difficult transition when leaving the family home. An increasing number of families --...

