For a lawyer, it always does! However, “normal” people (nonlawyers) often have differing views. The two most often confused areas are whether Arizona recognizes common law marriage (it does not) and whether a period of physical separation counts as a legal separation...
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The Dreaded “A” Word: Alimony
“Alimony” in AZ is called “Spousal Maintenance” One of the most common questions I am asked as a family law (divorce) attorney is about “alimony” – will someone have to pay, how much will they have to pay, will someone receive alimony? Their neighbor “got” thousands...
Kindergarten Taught Us All We Need to Know!
“Affluenza” “Affluenza.” Remember that catch phrase? For me, it’ll rank up there with twerking, photo bomb and selfies of new phrases that should be relieved of their duties as words. I will freely admit that I had to look up twerking on the Internet to find out what...
New Year, New You?
Happy New Year! Have you made your new year’s resolution? I think I usually hear people listing getting in shape, losing weight or paying debt at the top of their resolutions. But there are other things that should be considered as well. The beginning of the new year...
I’M MOVING OUT…. What Can I take?
It’s a new year and a time for resolutions While that may mean losing the inevitable holiday weight gained over the last two months, it may be more serious and involve a decision that a relationship just is not working. If you have decided to end a marriage and...
Sole Versus Joint? What Does Decision-Making Mean?
Custody Laws in Arizona I wrote an article a few months back about the changes to Arizona Custody Laws. In summary, in family law cases “custody,” as it was formerly known, no longer exists. Now, divorced or non-married parents have either joint or sole...
Happy Holidays. Think Child Support and Taxes
Current Year’s Child Support Must be Paid in Full by December, 31st Happy Holidays! This is an exciting time of year with many holidays, celebrations, and tidings of joy and goodwill. And if child support obligations are not paid in full by December 31, then a...
Prenuptial agreements can help student loan borrowers
Everyone knows how the typical life story goes. A person goes to college and meets their sweetheart. Shortly after college, they get married and live happily ever after. Although this tale is still the case for many couples, a college degree now often comes with a...
How does someone qualify for alimony in Arizona?
We’ve all heard the term before: alimony. Also referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance in some states, alimony payments oftentimes mean a temporary — or sometimes permanent — tie between spouses long after the last divorce document has been signed. Just...