Arizona couples who are planning to divorce may have some extra incentive provided by federal tax law to act as quickly as possible to finalize their splits before the end of 2018. As part of a package of tax reforms, changes are coming to the handling of key issues....
Divorce
Many divorcing parties might find this Supreme Court case relevant
Judicial ping-pong was certainly not envisioned by either an ex-wife or the adult children of a man from a former marriage who died leaving a life insurance policy. Both the former spouse and the kids voiced a clear-cut claim to the proceeds, expecting to win based on...
Restrictions that may happen during the divorce process
People in Arizona who are going through a divorce should be aware that there might be restrictions on how they use money, their movements and even where they go with their children. While laws vary from state to state, there are some broad guidelines that should be...
Taking control of money issues during and after divorce
This can be an ultimately intuitive yet hardly satisfying at-the-moment takeaway for an Arizona spouse involved in a divorce with a person he or she can hardly stand the sight of any longer: realization that being financially charitable will pay dividends (both...
Alimony planning is an example of new trends in the legal field
The citizens of Arizona should not be surprised to learn that when it comes to the law, keeping up with the latest trends is no mean feat; the consistent introduction of new laws forces lawyers to find novel ways to maneuver within this ever-changing labyrinth. What's...
Saving for a child’s college education after divorce
Many Arizona parents are concerned about paying for a college education for their children, but those concerns may grow if they get a divorce. An Ameritrade study found that despite around 40 percent of marriages ending in divorce, only around one-third of couples...
Focusing on finances during divorce
A divorce is rarely easy. Emotions run high, and there are many legal factors to consider. That's why a lawyer is an important and expected part of any divorce "team." However, many Arizona spouses are also adding financial planners to their divorce teams. When...
A spouse’s Social Security benefits can sometimes be relevant
Although many of our Arizona family law posts apply equally to men and women, today's entry is decidedly a bit more geared toward the latter. The topic spotlights spousal claims on an ex's Social Security work benefits, and it has historically been the case that...
Ways to save a shaky marriage
Arizona marriages that begin by observing traditional gender roles could be disrupted if the wife eventually enters the workforce. This can be especially true if a married woman starts making as much or more than her husband. In some cases, the husband will feel...
When a divorcing partner’s spending spree raises suspicions
The national publication Forbes periodically features articles that focus upon important divorce topics from a female perspective. The rationale for doing so is not that divorcing wives intrinsically need more guidance or protection than decoupling husbands do....

