Divorce is a challenging legal process layered with many emotional hurdles along the way. It can be easy to let emotions run the show, too. However, taking this approach overlooks how important it is to make sound, reasonable decisions about things like spousal...
Arizona Family Law Blog
What might prompt a need to modify a parenting plan?
One of the toughest aspects of going through the end of a marriage could involve making decisions about what is best for the future of your children. Pursuing an amicable and acceptable child custody agreement could play a vital role toward meeting the needs of your...
Understanding Arizona’s child custody law
As a parent, your child is your top priority during divorce. One of the best ways to show this is to make sure that his or her well-being is the primary focus of all child custody proceedings. To do this, you need to be familiar with Arizona’s child custody laws. It...
Taking steps to protect your future after dissolving a marriage
It is no secret that going through the end of a marriage can be a harrowing process, and the decisions you make could have a lingering impact on your life. Since you likely entered your marriage with every intention to remain together throughout life, preparing for...
Divorce and social media can be a dangerous combination
The end of a marriage is an emotionally complex time, and these strong feelings can cause one to act and think impulsively. Social media provides an instant and easily accessible outlet for these emotions, but it is rarely beneficial to speak about a divorce on these...
What is financial infidelity?
Financial infidelity is a phrase used to describe a situation typified by monetary dishonesty between spouses. This level of mistrust can be challenging to overcome, and it often leads to divorce. When spouses cannot trust each other, negative interactions seem to...
Why older people are increasingly getting divorced
In recent decades, it has become increasingly common to see individuals over the age of 55 seek a divorce from their spouses. There are several reasons why older people are running to Arizona courtrooms to dissolve their marriages. These reasons include longer...
Mistakes during divorce could cost you in the long run
Divorce is an emotional and challenging process for both parties. It is easy to allow temporary feelings to motivate certain decisions, but this often leads to results that are unsustainable and unwise. Mistakes make during a divorce can affect you for years to come,...
Protecting your finances during a divorce
Financial security during a divorce might seem like an unattainable prospect. The severity of your divorce, however, shouldn't discourage you from working out a solution. In Arizona, you have the right to protect your assets and maintain your financial well-being....
Which gender is more likely to file for divorce?
There is no way to know for sure if your marriage is going to fail. However, research suggests if a heterosexual marriage does come to an end, it's often the wife who initiates divorce proceedings. There are several reasons why a woman may be more likely than a man to...