July 2014

July 18, 2014 | Published in Divorce,Marital Agreements

As we’ve discussed, technology has made its way into divorce courts as it’s become a part of everyday life.

July 18, 2014 | Published in Divorce,Spousal Maintenance

For a person who is married at a young age and divorces within a relatively short period of time, he or she has many youthful years to consider a second marriage. Of course, anyone who is going into marriage having been through a divorce, there is probably a lot of knowledge gained between the two… read more

July 14, 2014 | Published in Divorce

Is the divorce process different for Arizona covenant marriages? Throughout the course of this blog, divorce has generally been discussed in terms of basic marriage agreements. Under these circumstances, an individual doesn’t need a specific reason to file for divorce. In other words, it is a no-fault arrangement. It’s worth noting, however, that Arizona law… read more

July 10, 2014 | Published in Marital Agreements,Property Division

Same-sex marriage is among the hottest topics in the country right now. Every week, it seems, there is a new development in legislative and judicial efforts to expand marriage rights to include all couples.

July 4, 2014 | Published in Divorce,Property Division

Inherited Debt and Property In the previous post, we discussed an important issue that might face many couples as they approach divorce: What happens to inherited property? According to property division lawyers in Phoenix, Arizona law provides a clear-cut answer. Inherited assets are considered to be separate property, no matter when ownership is transferred. However, there… read more

July 3, 2014 | Published in Divorce,Marital Agreements,Property Division

When a person designates estate beneficiaries, it’s a very intentional move. Creating a will for the purpose of distributing assets and property is all about creating a legacy. For many people, this means providing for loved ones after passing away. What Determines How an Asset is Divided? Given the value — sentimental or financial —… read more