Arizona is a community property state. Sometimes, community property states are also referred to as “50/50” states. In community property states, all marital property is presumed to be owned equally by the spouses. As Arizona law requires an equitable division of the marital assets in a divorce, marital property is divided equally because of the…

If you’re thinking about divorce, you’ve likely spent a lot of time weighing the emotional and practical consequences. Even if the decision feels clear, it’s worth taking some steps before anything is filed. Preparing early can help reduce stress, protect your rights, and ease your transition into post-divorce life. Here are a few things we…

In recent years, there has been an increasing number of what has come to be referred to as “gray divorces.” More people are getting divorced later in life. In many cases, these are couples who may have stuck together until their children grew up and went off to college and then, when faced with an…

Have you decided to get a divorce? Divorce can be a difficult time and one filled with many changes that will set the tone for your life far into the future. One of the bigger things happening during the divorce process that can have a significant impact on your post-divorce life is the division of…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…