In many ways, divorce is not what it used to be. Divorce laws have changed over the years and so has the divorce process in Arizona. If you and your spouse cannot agree on the terms of your divorce, you now have more options besides battling it out in court. After you...
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Who gets the home in an Arizona divorce?
Property division in an Arizona divorce can quickly become more complicated than you initially thought. You and your spouse must decide who gets to keep each piece of marital property, no matter how large or small. The marital home is usually one of the largest pieces...
Are these signs indicative that you’re bound for divorce?
Does your marriage feel like it’s on the rocks? If you answered “yes,” then the thought of divorce may have crossed your mind. But how do you know if it’s really time to dissolve your marriage and not just another rough patch that you and your spouse need to work...
Tips for helping your kids get through divorce
There’s a lot to think about when you’re going through a divorce. You’ll have to develop a strategy to protect your financial stability, secure support for your emotional and mental well-being, and create arguments to protect your children’s best interests. While...
Addressing separate and marital property in a divorce
Whether a marriage is long or short, usually spouses have accumulated property that must be divided if they divorce. It is important for the spouses to understand the difference between separate and marital property. Separate and marital property While the exact...
How to get through your divorce from a habitual liar
Divorce is rarely easy, but the complications of the process can be exacerbated when you’re dealing with a habitual liar or a narcissist. This type of individual will do anything and everything they can to try to “win” the divorce, which can make it nearly impossible...
When to use mediation in divorce, and when to avoid it
Mediation is increasingly common in divorce. Some Arizona courts frequently refer divorcing couples to mediation, and many couples choose mediation on their own. Indeed, some studies have found that as many as 93% of divorces now try some form of alternative dispute...
CDFA provides divorce-related financial guidance
A divorce in Arizona requires both people to divide their financial lives so that they can move forward as single people. Your final divorce settlement will specify your division of property and support payments, if applicable. A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst...
Addressing new relationships to your children following divorce
For Arizona parents who are moving on with their lives and becoming involved in a new romantic relationship after a divorce, there are inevitable concerns that must be addressed. Knowing how is imperative to make the process easier on the child. Parents should think...
Hidden expenses can drive up the costs of a divorce
When divorcing spouses contemplate the financial costs of ending their Arizona marriages, they think about things like legal expenses and running a household on one income instead of two. What they often fail to consider are the hidden costs of divorce like obtaining...