It would obviously be nice if every family in Arizona and across the country routinely experienced nothing but upside and pure harmony.We all know that family life is not universally blissful, though, and that any portrayal of it as such spells fantasy rather than...
Hiring an attorney is often an investment, and when family law matters are on the line, you also want to feel confident that you have full faith in your lawyer’s ability to represent you and advocate on your behalf. Because the stakes are so high when hiring an...
It's likely that you're duly focused on property division if you are an Arizona resident involved in the divorce process.Most similarly situated people are. After all (and especially if your marriage was relatively long-tenured), it might well be the case that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“Katherine Kraus was a wonderful attorney. Her expertise, regarding my custody case was amazing. Katherine’s knowledge and professionalism not only helped my children get out of a bad situation, but gave me the confidence that helped me provide my children a better life...” - Nathan
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