Prenuptial agreements still carry a stigma with a lot of people in Arizona. The concept of having a discussion about asset division before marriage isn’t exactly romantic. However, the practicality of the document leads many married people to wish they had created...
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Protecting marital assets with a postnuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements still carry a stigma with a lot of people in Arizona. The concept of having a discussion about asset division before marriage isn’t exactly romantic. However, the practicality of the document leads many married people to wish they had created...
Smartly using social media during your divorce
Whether you use it every day to communicate with friends or occasionally to get updates on family far away, social media probably plays a role in your life in some way. These sites have grown exponentially in recent years, and you are likely one of many Americans who...
Establishing paternity in Arizona
Establishing paternity in Arizona can be done voluntarily with the assistance of the state’s Department of Child Support Services or by a court order, and the path taken is determined by the father’s willingness to participate in the process. Fathers who wish to play...
Establishing paternity in Arizona
Establishing paternity in Arizona can be done voluntarily with the assistance of the state’s Department of Child Support Services or by a court order, and the path taken is determined by the father’s willingness to participate in the process. Fathers who wish to play...
Should you agree to a 50/50 custody arrangement?
Arizona parents whose marriages have come to an end typically have to deal with the issue of child custody. The justice system believes that being able to spend time with both parents is essential to a developing child to ensure optimal mental health. In some cases,...
Are you thinking about adopting your stepchild?
Parents in Arizona have a rewarding yet challenging job, and when you're a stepparent, you might face additional difficulties as you play an important role in a child's life. Many stepparents decide to adopt their stepchildren, but they may have to deal with a few...
Divorce can cause psychological issues for kids: you can help
Divorce is stressful for the two people involved; it may be even more so for the kids caught in between. They may be around parents that are fighting and may not even understand the situation. Families in Arizona can learn more about the ways that they can help their...
Is child support deducted from unemployment benefits?
You might have lost your job in Arizona, but you still have to pay for child support. Fortunately, if you qualify for unemployment, you can continue collecting income while you look for a new job. But if you're paying child or spousal support, will that amount come...
Community Property Law Impacts 401(k) Assets
In a divorce in Arizona, each spouse is entitled to an equal split of the financial and property assets acquired during the marriage. The state is among the nine that apply community property law to all assets acquired during a marriage. That means each spouse is an...