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…

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…

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…

Divorce is rarely simple, but when one or both spouses are in the military, it brings extra layers of complexity. Issues like where to file for divorce, how to divide military benefits, and how deployment affects child custody all need to be handled with extra care. At Cohen Family Law, we understand the unique pressures…

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…