If you have kids and have decided to get a divorce, you are no doubt concerned about how the divorce will affect them. The truth is that most kids can learn to process a divorce in a healthy way, as long as they are given the basic tools to do so. Here are five tips...
Dividing your property and debts in a divorce is a complex task, in most cases. In Arizona, most of the assets and debts you accrue during a marriage are considered part of your community property as a couple. Once you have determined what is included in the community...
In general, it’s relatively easy to change your name in Arizona. You can do so as long as it would not affect the rights of another person, such as a creditor. It can easily be done as part of a divorce. According to Arizona law, you can resume your original,...
Not necessarily. Although the traditional court-based method of divorce can be all those things, there is another alternative that could increase the amicability of your divorce, reduce its overall cost and maintain your privacy. That alternative is divorce mediation....
When people are considering divorce, one of the main things they tend to think about is what effect it would have on their children. A new study indicates that conflict between parents, especially when kids are put in the middle, can bring about fears of abandonment....
In Arizona, divorce is officially called “dissolution of marriage,” and only a court can grant one. You can file for divorce in Arizona as long as at least one spouse has lived in the state (or been stationed in Arizona as a member of the armed forces) for 90 days....
No. There are several options for how to divide your home in divorce. Assuming you live in Arizona, your home is probably community property that must be divided equitably. This is generally true even if only one spouse’s name is on the title. You should discuss your...
Let’s face it. We’ve all been waiting for 2021. Even in an ordinary year, January is a time for new beginnings. We put behind the prior year’s frustrations and woes. We make new year’s resolutions. For many people, January is a good time to explore divorce. The...
The holidays can be a tough time when you’re struggling in your marriage. You want to set aside your differences and make the holiday season fun. You don’t want to ruin things for the children. Yet this time of year, many people are beginning to think about divorce....
It’s absolutely essential to many people. They can’t imagine a future without their pets. Worse, they may fear that their divorcing spouse would not be as committed to their care as they themselves would be. The feelings of the children are engaged. How are pets...