Divorce

Divorce is clearly a life-changing event for all concerned, but people have different ways to cope with the stress. Unfortunately, too many newly single Arizonans make impulsive or poorly thought-out decisions that can have negative consequences for years to come....

The risk of divorce for Arizona couples who live together before getting married may be higher over the long run than for couples who do not. A study that appeared in the September 2018 issue of Journal of Marriage and Family reported that couples who cohabited before...

Divorce can have a significant impact on an older person's ability to retire. Those who end their marriage after the last day of 2018 may also have to contend with changes to the tax treatment of alimony payments. Starting on Jan. 1, 2019, Arizona residents and others...

There are many different personality traits that could determine if a person is going to have a successful marriage. For instance, if a person has a fragile ego, it could mean that he or she looks for attention from other people. If an individual shies away from...

Getting a divorce has always been a very expensive process. Due to the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, however, soon-to-be exes in Arizona may find that divorce will be even more expensive if they separate after 2018. There are number of provisions in the TCJA...

Experts say that divorce may be on the rise for people who are 50 and older because women are no longer as dependent on men financially, people's expectations for marriage have changed and people are living longer. However, older adults in Arizona who divorce might...

Some people in Arizona may be uncomfortable with the idea of a prenuptial agreement. They might worry that having one will make them more likely to divorce, that family members may object or that they might have to admit to embarrassing secrets such as debt or...

Although the number of total U.S. marriages that end in divorce is consistently around 50 percent, there has been a slight decrease in that trend overall in recent years. When one looks at the marriages of people over age 50, however, the statistics tell a different...

When couples in Arizona decide to marry, the last thing that may occupy their mind is how their wedding date could be related to their future happiness. Couples select wedding dates for a wide range of reasons. Sometimes, they select a particular date that is...

Divorced parents in Arizona can use the transition time that is the start of the school year to help their children with the transition of divorce as well. They may want to think about what they want their children to learn in the school year and talk to them about...