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…

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…

Q:  Is a New Year’s resolution to get a divorce really a thing? Perhaps the most popular New Year’s resolution every year is to lose weight and get healthier. Surely spikes in gym memberships, home exercise equipment purchases, and weight loss program registrations attest to the popularity of this goal. But there is another resolution…

Marriages go through many seasons over the years. Many couples travel through a variety of major life events together such as moving, having kids, watching kids grow up, and retirement. Sometimes, however, the changes that come with the seasons of life do not end up comporting with a marriage. As years change, so do people….

Q: Are divorce records a matter of public record? If you’re considering getting divorced in Arizona, there are many things to be concerned about. First, there may be emotional issues surrounding the end of the marriage and uncertainty about the future. Then, there are the legal issues to address. Among the many factors that must…

Divorce can be the best path for a family to take. Sometimes, people are just better when they are not together. Despite this, divorce is difficult. Dissolving a marriage can be an emotional roller coaster and cause the individuals involved to go through some very trying times. This can all be especially true when there…

Q: How can a narcissistic spouse complicate a divorce? While getting a divorce in Phoenix is never pleasant, it can be particularly painful if your soon-to-be ex-spouse is a narcissist.  What is a narcissist? According to the Mayo Clinic, narcissism is a type of personality disorder. It is characterized as “a mental condition in which…

Q: Are your parents to blame for your divorce? Phoenix divorce attorneys are used to meeting clients who blame their spouses for the problems in their marriage. But a recent study out of Baylor University, published in the Journal of Comparative Psychology, suggests their parents may also be to blame.  Do I have to prove…

Q: How is the coronavirus impacting couples’ decisions to divorce? You don’t have to be a Phoenix divorce attorney to realize that the many stressors associated with the coronavirus could have a detrimental effect on even the strongest marriage.  For those whose marriages had been on shaky ground beforehand, being quarantined together for months likely…

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…