DIVORCE HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE

Dec 5, 2018 | Divorce

  It takes courage.  Making it through the holidays can be stressful for any family. But for newly divorced couples or those who are in the midst of a divorce or custody dispute, it can feel almost traumatic. The thought of not having your children throughout...

I WANT A DIVORCE — NOW WHAT?

Sep 3, 2018 | Divorce

Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Making the decision to dissolve your marriage (file for divorce) can be emotionally taxing, especially if there are children involved. The end of a marriage can also be a confusing...

HOW DOES THE COURT DETERMINE SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE?

Aug 26, 2018 | Spousal Maintenance

Spousal Maintenance, known in many other states as “Alimony,” is one of the most ambiguous and difficult areas in Arizona Family Law.  Determining whether to award spousal support during a divorce is a matter of judicial discretion. The award of spousal maintenance...

How Spousal Maintenance is Determined in Arizona

Nov 17, 2016 | Spousal Maintenance

Spousal Maintenance, known in many other states as “Alimony,” is the grayest of gray areas in Arizona Family Law. Determining whether to award spousal support during a divorce is a matter of judicial discretion. This means that it is up to the judge to...

DIVORCE vs. LEGAL SEPARATION – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Oct 10, 2016 | Divorce

Many clients will ask me “What is the difference between filing for divorce and filing for legal separation?” or “Will filing for legal separation put a stop to our community assets accumulating?” The general answer I give is that filing for divorce and filing for...

Gray Divorce – How to Explain the Boom in Boomer-Divorce?

Sep 15, 2016 | Divorce

You’re 50-something, maybe even 60. You’re contemplating divorce and plagued by numerous dilemmas. You’re stuck in a marriage with no discernible future but you’re too frightened to venture out into the scary world of dating. Maybe you share too much history with your...