Divorce is already a stressful time. It is personal. It is emotional. On top of this, you are confronted with things such as spousal support. Few things can get in the way of an otherwise amicable divorce like the prospect of spousal support, often referred to as “alimony.” While some couples are able to reach…
Continue reading…
Filing for Divorce in Arizona
Q: What are the steps of an Arizona divorce? When clients first come to a divorce attorney, they are often nervous, upset, or frightened about what the process of getting divorced in Phoenix entails. Whether they are the one seeking a divorce or they’ve been served with divorce papers by their spouse, divorce can be…
Continue reading…
When Can A Child Choose Which Parent to Live With In Arizona?
When parents decide that a divorce is the best path for themselves and their family going forward, there is much that needs to be decided. One of the most contentious issues when parents divorce relates to child custody. Child custody can become a battleground for emotions to the point where parents are unable to reach…
Continue reading…
When a Spouse Hides Money in a Divorce
Q: Can my spouse hide money if we divorce? Phoenix family law attorneys know that money issues are often the cause of fighting among married couples. And while financial issues may drive a couple to divorce, money problems can follow them through the divorce process, too. Getting divorced in Arizona requires couples to address many…
Continue reading…
Arizona Divorce Rates and the Coronavirus
Q: Will the coronavirus lockdowns cause divorce rates to go up? With people all over the country in various stages of lockdown due to the global pandemic, Phoenix divorce attorneys and the general public are speculating as to whether the weeks or months of forced togetherness from being quarantined will result in more divorces–or a…
Continue reading…
Child Custody and Visitation and the Coronavirus
Q: What issues are divorced parents facing from the Coronavirus pandemic? Phoenix divorce attorneys are used to dealing with clients complaining that their ex-spouse isn’t complying with child custody, support, or visitation terms. But the coronavirus pandemic has kicked all of that up a notch. In Arizona, child custody and visitation are referred to as…
Continue reading…
Special Considerations in Military Divorces
The phrase “military divorce” does not mean a divorce granted by the military. In fact, the military does not grant divorces. A military divorce refers to a state court granting a divorce to a person or persons who are in the military. This means that if you or your spouse are in the military and…
Continue reading…
Parrot’s Profanity Echoes Prior Owners’ Divorce Details
Q: How are pets handled in an Arizona divorce? Phoenix divorce attorneys counsel clients on the many different factors and issues involved in an Arizona divorce. It’s not uncommon for a client to come in blaming their spouse for the impending divorce. Does fault matter in an Arizona divorce? With the exception of the statistically…
Continue reading…Can I Move with My Kids After Divorce?
After divorce, a former spouse and parent may wish to relocate to a different city or state. This could be due to a job opportunity or for the chance to make a fresh start in a new place. Moving, however, will have a significant impact on an established child custody arrangement. While some parents can…
Continue reading…Arizona Divorce: A Custody Dispute Over Frozen Embryos
Q: How are frozen embryos handled in a divorce? Phoenix divorce attorneys know that some of the most hotly-contested issues for a couple getting divorced involve their children. If child custody and visitation, referred to as legal decision-making and parenting time in Arizona–and child support–wasn’t challenging enough for a couple’s to agree on with respect…
Continue reading…