Divorce inspires a host of challenges that some people don’t think too much about before they’re forced to confront them. One of these is the financial strain that can occur in the wake of a split. As soon as you realize you’re going to divorce, you’ll need to take a...
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How to divide retirement accounts in a divorce without penalties
Divorce proceedings inspire an assortment of financial challenges. Spouses typically need to negotiate terms for the division of both their marital assets and their shared debts. That process can be a complicated and lengthy one, especially in marriages where spouses...
3 things your spouse may be hiding in your divorce
When you are navigating a divorce, you understand that most things about your life are going to change. You may have to move, live in a new home, support yourself on your income alone and more, and you likely have concerns about how this process could impact your...
Protecting a jointly-owned business during divorce
A couple who opens a business together likely hopes that the business will continue to operate successfully as long as they’re alive. Spouses often work hard and put a lot of energy and money into growing small businesses so that they can support their families. But,...
How can parents in Arizona effectively share custody of small children?
Some parents have very few variables to account for in their custody arrangements. They have older children who spend most of their time at school and in pursuit of extracurricular activities. They can easily divide weeknights, weekends and school breaks in accordance...
5 misconceptions about divorce
The end of your marriage will bring changes that you may not expect, even if you feel like you are well-prepared for what is ahead. Regardless of how thoroughly you prepare for divorce, there are things you may not know, and these things can catch you off guard and...
5 tips for communicating about parenting with your ex
Effective communication between parents after a romantic split is essential for their children's emotional and psychological well-being. This often requires a significant adjustment as parents transition from partners to co-parents. The key is establishing a...
What happens if a spouse ignores an Arizona divorce filing?
People can respond very aggressively to service with divorce documents in some cases. If there has not already been a discussion about the potential divorce, receiving legal paperwork from a process server could trigger intense disputes. The person surprised by the...
When is marital standard of living a factor in alimony?
If divorce is in your future this year, particularly if you’ve been married for many years, you may plan to seek alimony (known as “spousal maintenance” in Arizona). If you’ve looked at the law, you’ve likely seen that judges consider a number of factors when...
5 important things you need to know about gray divorce
When you choose to end your marriage, you know that your life will change in various ways. The impacts of your divorce can have effects for months or even years of your life, and this is especially true if you choose to divorce at age 50 or older. This is a gray...