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
June 30, 2014 | Published in Divorce,Spousal Maintenance
How Long Must Spousal Support Payments Be Made? No matter how you cut it, divorce introduces change into lives of couples seeking to split up. Families that once relied on the contributions — financial and otherwise — of two adults are split in two. This can obviously create financial challenges, particularly if one spouse has… read more
June 20, 2014 | Published in Child Custody
Judges in Maricopa County can use a procedure called a parenting conference to involve mental health professionals in the decision-making process for custody battles. Here we will take note of two other processes that can be deployed in these cases: Limited Family Assessment (LFA) As their names imply, a Limited Family Assessment is a narrower,… read more
November 12, 2012 | Published in Divorce
Older Couples and Divorce Baby boomer divorce? Gray divorce? Senior-citizen divorce? Elder divorce? Regardless of what you call it, there is an unmistakable fact about the so-called “greatest” generation: older Americans are getting a lot of divorces. According to Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family & Marriage Research, the divorce rate of those 50 and older have… read more
November 12, 2012 | Published in Divorce
Thinking about a quick divorce in Arizona? Some legislators would like to make that option a thing of the past. 60-Day Waiting Period for Arizona Divorces State lawmakers recently considered a bill that would extend the waiting period for Arizona divorces to 180 days. This is three times longer than the current 60-day period couples… read more