Having certain financial safeguards in place in case of a divorce is something that should be considered by every Arizona couple who thinks they may get married. Legal devices such as prenuptial agreements may seem pessimistic, but they are actually common sense tools...
Arizona Family Law Blog
Why older divorcing couples should avoid financial mistakes
The divorce rate for people over the age of 50 is twice what it was 25 years ago, according to the Pew Research Center. Furthermore, divorce rates for older adults in Arizona and the rest of the nation are continuing to rise as more couples choose to go their separate...
The positive power of a prenuptial agreement
Couples in Arizona may derive a lot of benefits from creating a prenuptial agreement together. For instance, it may be possible to address any potential power imbalances that may exist because one partner makes more money than the other. The development of an...
Why divorce court isn’t a good place for revenge
For many people in Arizona who want to end their marriages, portrayals of divorce in television and movies can make the process seem even more intimidating. Many dramatic divorce stories focus on tales of revenge or righteous anger after infidelity, financial betrayal...
How divorce may differ for people in their 20s
Arizona 20-somethings who get a divorce might feel isolated among their peers. Divorce among younger couples is on the decline, and one reason is because people are getting married later in life. The median age at marriage rose in 2016 to 27.4 for women and 29.5 for...
5 reasons you may be able to reduce alimony payments
You may be making spousal maintenance payments to support your ex after divorce. This is a normal aspect of many divorce settlement agreements. But what do you do when you are struggling to make alimony payments or you see your former spouse living with someone...
Tax law changes could spark increased divorces in 2018
For people in Arizona who were already thinking about divorce, changes in the tax laws may be pushing many people into action. Changes to the U.S. tax code were signed into effect in December 2017, and this includes some clauses that could make spousal support more...
Dealing with finances during and after a divorce
For many Arizona couples who are considering divorce, it is often understood that the relationship between the two spouses will change. What they may not realize, however, is just how much their lifestyles may also change due to having to split up finances and assets....
The value and ownership of art in a divorce
Some couples in Arizona that get a divorce may have to divide valuable property, such as an art collection. This can be a complex process because it can be difficult to accurately assess the value of a work of art. It may also be hard to identify who paid for the...
During the divorce process, remember to be reasonable
People who are going through a divorce will have a lot of questions about the actual legal process of ending their marriage. The steps that must be taken will be, of course, complicated. But they aren't insurmountable, and with the right frame of mind, you can proceed...

