Alimony, also commonly called spousal support or maintenance, probably numbers among the divorce issues with the greatest number of misconceptions attached to it. You may have heard a variety of myths from your friends and family. Getting reliable information,...
Arizona Family Law Blog
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...
Youthful perceptions contributing to family law changes
There has always been a generation gap at work in America, given the technological, social and other changes that constantly evolve in a dynamic society. What was once commonplace and comfortable for grandparents was rebelled against by their children and is now once...
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...
Modern-day snooping on a former partner: some concerns, insights
Here's something that is undoubtedly scary and that many people might mistakenly view as being outside the realm of reality and firmly ensconced in science fiction. Imagine former romantic partners now living separately. And now imagine the camera-equipped doorbell...
High-tech tools can promote many agendas, including stalking
In the "old days," an individual with a grudge or related animosity against an ex-spouse or domestic partner might hire a detective to conduct behind-the-scenes surveillance on that party. Classic Hollywood fare features scores of movie scenes showing a "private eye"...
Meeting the needs of children in high-conflict divorces, Part 2
We last left off with Joan B. Kelly in our prior blog post, noting therein that the described "groundbreaking clinical psychologist and researcher" has a lot to say concerning the welfare of children in high-conflict divorces. That should hardly be surprising, given...
Help your kids survive and thrive in the wake of divorce
You know what precious cargo means if you have children and are headed for an Arizona divorce. There is flatly nothing more important during the divorce process and thereafter than your focused attention - and that of your impending ex - on the best interests of your...
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...

