FROZEN EMBRYOS & DIVORCE

Nov 6, 2020 | Divorce

Early this year, headlines circulated in Arizona, and even made national news, when a woman tried to use her frozen embryos after she and her husband got divorced. For Ruby Torres, her journey to becoming a mother was stopped short when the Arizona Supreme Court ruled...

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...