You may have heard the term civil annulment used when a married couple decides to end their marriage. This form of ending a marriage can be used on a limited basis within certain circumstances. For most couples, divorce, not civil annulment, is the way to end their...
When you file for divorce in Arizona, there are a few documents that need to be filed, each serving a different purpose. Documents include The Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Summons, Sensitive Data, Notice Regarding Health Insurance, Notice to Creditors, Notice...
Regardless of what happened in your divorce proceedings, it is in the best interest of all members of a family for parents to come to an agreement about how they will raise minor children. Verbal agreements are okay but they may not stand up in court. We recommend...
While divorce does not directly impact your credit, there are often financial consequences of divorce that can negatively impact your credit. The most important action you can take to keep your credit intact through divorce is to keep paying your bills, even the...
Often referred to as a Financial Affidavit, a lifestyle analysis is a review of assets, liabilities, income, and expenses to determine a standard of living for a divorcing couple in Arizona. Based on this analysis, division of assets and spousal support will be...
There’s an interesting trend happening in divorce. Gone are the days when a couple stays legally married because it’s the church rule or there is a social stigma attached to divorce. The fact is there is a graying of divorce. One study suggests that as many as 1 in 4...
Connecting with loved ones and old friends has never been simpler than with social media sites like Facebook. While you can keep in touch with your favorite cousins, social media can also be costly especially if you’re in the process of getting a divorce. There are...
The holidays are stressful enough without the added pressure of holiday parenting time disputes. Keeping in mind that both parents want to see the children, you can work with your ex to find the visitation that works best for you whether that’s part of the child...
While you might be happy to be rid of a troublesome spouse, there is a certain level of finality to the divorce when your ex-spouse is getting re-married. Deep feelings of anger, concern, or happiness often occur. Acknowledge the feelings and choose how you’re going...
In many states adultery and other marital misconduct can impact whether or not a spouse receives alimony. That is not the case in Arizona. We have what is known as no fault divorce. What is no fault divorce? No fault means that the spouse filing for divorce does not...