COVID-19’S IMPACT ON FAMILY LAW IN ARIZONA

As we come out of COVID-19 restrictions, experts are looking back on how the pandemic impacted relationships, families, divorces and family court. There were many lives taken, and jobs lost, and relationships that did not thrive when put under the harsh restrictions...

Do I Have To Share My Inheritance In A Divorce?

“I was left an inheritance; do I have to share it in my divorce?”   This is a very common question Family Law attorneys are asked. The answer depends on how you handle the money. Arizona is a community property state. This means that almost all assets, both...

New “Summary Consent Decree” Process in Family Court

Recently, the Maricopa County Superior Court introduced something called a Summary Consent Decree, a process that was designed for cases in which the parties have reached a full settlement before even filing anything with the court. This new system is great for...