Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a payment one spouse makes to the other after a divorce or separation. Spousal support often aims to help a deserving spouse maintain a reasonable standard of living and adjust to the economic changes caused by the divorce. It can also serve as a way for spouses to…
We all dream about winning the lottery but know the odds of hitting the jackpot are extremely slim. Still, it’s natural to occasionally daydream about what you would do if you won $200 million or received a windfall some other way, like a big inheritance from a long-lost relative. At the same time, we have…
Parents of underage children in Arizona who want to separate or divorce are generally required to adhere to the terms of a parenting plan designed to help them take care of their children. When people talk about parenting plans or custody orders, their biggest focus is often on the breakdown of parenting time. How parents…
Going through a divorce can be an emotional and challenging time, but taking steps to prepare yourself can help make the process smoother. While not all divorces follow the exact same process, many of the preparation steps are similar. Consider these three tips if you’re thinking about filing for divorce. 1. Gather documents One of…
Whether you have a temporary order put in place while you wait for divorce proceedings or you already have a full parenting plan, you deserve time with your children. The custody order likely sets a specific schedule and may also have rules about what to do when one parent needs to cancel or reschedule. The…
Divorces are seldom easy, and divorcing parents sometimes have very different ideas about how important issues surrounding the children should be settled. When a custody battle is looming, you want to make sure that you’re doing everything right. Equally important, however, is making sure that you do nothing wrong. Here are some of the biggest…
When you marry your spouse, you agree to combine your life and your household with them. Unless you negotiate a thorough prenuptial agreement during your engagement, your future property acquisitions and personal income will become community property that you must share with your spouse during the divorce process. However, there are typically three kinds of…
If you’re going through a divorce, it’s crucial that you and your ex decide that you’re going to put the children first. This should always be your goal. The things that you want to get out of the divorce are important, and the things your ex wants are also important. But neither one of them…
Real property can easily become a sticking point in Arizona divorces. Community property statutes typically give both spouses an interest in their marital home, and people may fight aggressively to keep the house where they have lived with their children when they divorce. Of course, many couples in Arizona own more than just one property….
You’ve accepted the fact that there’s no saving your marriage and divorce is imminent. Now, you just have to get through the process. Friends and family are urging you to push hard on every detail and really take your spouse to task on everything from the division of the marital debts and assets to custody…
In theory, fathers in Arizona have the same basic parental rights as mothers do. However, when a man does not marry the mother of his child, he will need to establish paternity before he can request visitation rights or shared custody. Unfortunately, if the mother of your child doesn’t want you to see your child,…
Most divorces in Arizona abide by the same general rules. Arizona state law codifies the best interests standard for custody matters and the community property approach for property division issues. When couples are unable to settle their own divorce issues, they can turn to a family law judge to interpret state statutes and apply them…
