It is no secret. Children are expensive. Think about it. Think about what goes into raising and caring for a child, financially speaking. There may be more expenses than you realize. There are expenses that go far beyond providing for a child’s basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. There are school fees. There…
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My Ex Still Owes Child Support, But My Child Just Turned 18. Can I Still Get the Payments Owed?
Parents, regardless of being married, divorced, or never married at all, remain obligated to provide for their child. Child support orders are a means to help ensure that every child has his or her basic needs provided for. Arizona state law dictates the method by which child support is calculated. Courts are directed to utilize…
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How Is a Divorce Different from an Annulment?
You may have heard the terms “divorce” and “annulment” used interchangeably, however a divorce and an annulment are two different concepts. Understanding the difference can be helpful if you are considering separating from your spouse. This article will provide an overview of what an annulment is, how it is different from a divorce, and how…
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How to Avoid Divorce Litigation
Going through a marital breakup is never easy, especially when a divorce proceeding becomes highly contentious. If disputes arise over key issues such as dividing marital assets or child custody and visitation, the court battle could become lengthy and expensive. For couples who wish to avoid the emotional and financial fall out of a highly-contested…
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Will I Still Get Alimony if My Ex Goes Bankrupt?
Spousal maintenance can be a hotly contested issue in a divorce. In Arizona, either spouse has the right to request that the court grant an order for spousal maintenance, more commonly known as “alimony.” While either spouse has the right to make such a request, there is no guarantee that the court will award alimony….
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How Do I Begin Divorce Proceedings?
Have you decided that a divorce is the best path forward? It can be a difficult, but necessary, decision to make. While you may have made this choice, it is a big first step, you are probably aware that there are many more steps you will need to take and many more decisions you will…
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What Is the Difference Between a Fault and No-Fault Divorce?
Are you considering a divorce but find yourself overwhelmed by all of the legal jargon? Those who seek divorce may find themselves faced with the legal system for the first time and it can be a lot to try and take in. You may have done some initial research and found yourself even more confused….
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The Most Common Financial Mistakes People Make During Divorce
When you are approaching a divorce, or in the middle of one, there are a lot of important considerations to be mindful of. It can weigh on a person. Even when divorce means a new beginning, a fresh start, there are things that you will still need to manage in order to help ensure your…
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Where Can I File for Divorce?
So, you have made the big decision to file for divorce. What’s next? While many would hope that a divorce will be magically granted without any fuss or red tape, this is not the case. There are legal formalities that must be observed. These legal formalities hit right from the start. This is because you…
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Is My Spouse Entitled to Half My Business in a Divorce?
Divorces are complex and personal on so many levels. These two things seem to collide even more when it is time to divide the marital assets. One of the more complicated assets to divide is a business. If you own a business, you may be concerned that your spouse will be entitled to half of…
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