Some attorneys recommend that all their clients deactivate all their social media accounts as soon as they file for divorce or file any family law petition. That is because their clients sometimes make indiscreet comments or posts on their social media, and those can...
Divorce
5 things that can be good about divorce
Would getting a divorce ruin your life? Many people who get divorced end up happier and more satisfied than they were during the marriage. After all, if you’re thinking about divorce, there are serious problems in your marriage. While going through a divorce can be...
When is alimony awarded in Arizona?
Spousal maintenance, commonly known as “alimony,” is not appropriate in every divorce. It is generally awarded only while one spouse is unable to be self-sufficient. In those situations, the court can award spousal maintenance in an amount and for a period of time it...
Divorce experts you might need if you have significant assets
In a contested divorce, you may need the court to determine how to divide your assets. Assuming you and your divorcing spouse cannot agree, you will need to obtain a valuation of the assets you plan to divide. You may also wish to analyze your income and expenses or...
Your divorce can be done discreetly and at a reasonable cost
When it comes to more affluent clients’ divorces, there are several important concerns. First, you want to be sure your divorce attorney understands how to divide complex assets, such as family businesses and professional practices. Next, can the process be handled at...
Is there a ‘divorce penalty’ in credit ratings?
Your credit is your lifeline. It affects everything from the cost of borrowing to whether you can get a new apartment. Yet many people experience a drop in their credit ratings after a divorce. Is there a penalty on credit scores for getting a divorce?No, but there...
An Arizona divorce involves a preliminary injunction. What is it?
When you file for divorce in Arizona, one of the documents you are required to file is a "joint preliminary injunction." This is generally a standard form that automatically creates a court order once it is filed.Its main purpose is to prevent either spouse from...
I have an Arizona covenant marriage. Can I get divorced?
Arizona law allows a special kind of marriage called a "covenant marriage" in addition to standard marriage. This is a marriage specifically undertaken with the intention for it to last a lifetime. You agree to choose carefully, receive premarital counseling and "take...
What is needed to divide retirement accounts in a divorce?
As with most property in an Arizona divorce, pensions and retirement accounts are often considered part of the marital estate and are divided according to Arizona's community property rules. This often means that part of one spouse's pension or retirement account...
In a divorce, will my child be asked to decide who to live with?
It depends on the circumstances. For one thing, if you negotiate or mediate your divorce, you will come up with your own parenting plan, which includes assigning legal decision-making authority and parenting time. If you can resolve your divorce by agreement, out of...