Financial issues are a common cause of divorce. According to one survey, student loan debt can be a major contributing factor. About one-third of student loan debtors who participated in the survey said their divorce was caused by money problems, and more than 10% of...
Arizona Family Law Blog
How parents can handle the aftermath of a divorce
Parents in Arizona and elsewhere may believe that it is better to stay married for the sake of their children. However, it is usually better to end a toxic relationship than subject a son or daughter to constant conflict. If a divorce does take place, parents should...
Determining spousal support as a marriage comes to an end
Spousal support is a common point of contention for many Arizona couples ending their marriages. However, this issue can only be seriously discussed once marital assets have been divided. It's this step that allows a fair determination of what type of financial...
Keeping divorce matters away from work
Divorce is sometimes a time-consuming process, and divorce issues can bleed into other areas of one's life. To avoid this, Arizona residents might like to know about some tips for keeping divorce matters out of the office.Individuals can keep information regarding a...
Common traits that can kill a relationship
Couples in Arizona know that contempt in a marriage can lead to divorce. Other common traits that lead to marriages falling apart include stonewalling, criticism and sarcasm. There are many factors that can lead to a person developing these traits, including silent...
Practical tasks after the divorce is finalized
When Arizona couples decide to divorce, they may imagine that all major matters will be handled by the time the family court finalizes the end of their marriage. However, the divorce decree may be only the beginning of some of the most important practical steps to...
Joint custody is becoming the norm in divorce cases
When family law judges in Arizona and around the country make child custody decisions, their primary concern is the welfare of the children involved. There was a time when the prevailing belief was that children fared better when they were cared for by their mothers,...
Courts can adjust child support and custody orders
Parents across Arizona and other states file for separation and eventually divorce their former spouses because of issues ranging from cheating to financial problems. During the proceedings, the judge will look at factors and determine both a child support order and a...
What if your child wants to move in with your ex?
Divorce is challenging in so many ways. Just when you feel the worst is over, a new problem crops up: Your child wants to live with your ex who is considering a job transfer to another state. You share joint custody with your former spouse. You are the primary...
Why people should pay attention to technology in a divorce
Technology is playing an increasingly important role in Arizona divorce cases. People who are planning to end their marriage may want to take some steps to separate their digital lives and to prevent problems that could arise because of their online presences. Most...

