Buying A House During A Divorce In Arizona For many people, their primary residential home is their most valuable asset. Not only is it a financial investment, but it provides security in a volatile renting market. The thought of moving into temporary housing may not be appealing for parents who want to maintain stability for their children. Or, you and your spouse could be about to close a deal on an ideal property before deciding that it’s time to split. There are several reasons why you could be considering buying a home and getting divorced at the same time. You can be sure that buying a h ..read more

How To Spot a Spouse Hiding Assets in an Arizona Divorce What To Do If Your Spouse Succeeds In Hiding Assets During Your Divorce There are several reasons that divorce is considered one of the most stressful experiences in life, and one of the main ones is finances. In an Arizona divorce, assets (and debts) are split based on the principles of community property. Some couples are unaware of this when they first begin the divorce process and are shocked to learn what their ex will be entitled to in property division. This, unfortunately, could result in an instinct to hide away assets so they c ..read more

The Drahos Formula & How It Can Impact Property Division in Your Arizona Divorce How Much Is Your Community Lien Worth When Divorcing In Arizona? Back in the day, most people who got married did so at a younger age and ended up buying their first home together. Nowadays, it’s becoming more common for at least one spouse to have bought their own home before tying the knot. But with the prices of homes these days and the lengths of mortgages, either spouse could end up paying off a significant portion of the mortgage while married. Most income earned during a marriage is community property ..read more

Splitting a Timeshare in an Arizona Divorce How To Deal With A Timeshare During Property Division? For someone who travels frequently, a timeshare can be a great way to secure a nice vacation rental that’s big enough for their family. While many are leery of making the commitment to a timeshare, some couples who have made a commitment to each other don’t see the big deal in signing up for a timeshare. If the couple ever divorces, they will need to consider the timeshare when in the property division stage of divorce. It could be a treasured asset that the couple will fight over, or it could be ..read more

Arizona High Net Worth Divorce Attorneys How To Preserve Your Net Worth When Getting Divorce In Arizona Your Finances, Time with Your Children, and Future as a Whole are Already on the Line in a Divorce. If You and/or Your Spouse Have a High Net Worth, We Can Help You Preserve that Value by Providing Efficient Legal Services at Reasonable Prices. Call 480-470-1504 for Your Free Consultation Today. Sometimes it really is true what they say- more money, more problems. You probably know this to be so if you are financially well-off and considering divorce. Anything you acquired during the marriag ..read more

Manipulation Tactics That Narcissists Use In Divorce The Most Common Narcissistic Behaviors During Divorce We all know someone who seems to find endless fault with others while holding a high self-opinion. That has a compulsive need to be the center of attention. That can’t take blame or criticism. You might even be unlucky enough to be married to someone that has these qualities. While not definitive enough to officially diagnose someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, these are telltale signs of this personality disorder that can cause severe difficulties in relationships. No matter ..read more

Arizona 2022 Child Support FAQs The Most Asked Questions Regarding Child Support In Arizona Answered Whether you’ve got child support orders in place, or you expect to go through a child support matter soon, you probably have several questions about the process. The laws in Arizona regarding child support may be much different than from other states, or even child support situations in Arizona from years past. Whether you’re expecting to pay or receive child support, we recommend that you retain experienced legal counsel to assist you in the matter. To schedule a free appointment with one of o ..read more

Governor Doug Ducey Signs House Bill 2604, Extending Arizona Orders of Protection Extending Protection Order Limits To Help Victims Of Domestic Abuse In June 2022, Governor Ducey signed HB 2604, which extends protective orders to a period of 2 years. This doubles their previous timespan of one year. HB 2604 also extends emergency protective orders to seven days. This bill was passed to help protect victims of domestic abuse. At least 86 people died from domestic abuse in 2021, and 102 in 2020. HB 2604 aims to reduce these numbers.   What Are Protective Orders? A protective order is essen ..read more

I Am Getting Divorced, I Paid All The Bills During The Marriage. Is My Spouse Entitled To Anything? Do I Need To Continue Financially Supporting My Spouse During a Divorce? Even when the spark in a romantic relationship has been dead for years, some spouses put off getting divorced due to financial concerns. And if your divorce is less than amicable, you may be wondering if you need to continue financially supporting your spouse during a divorce if you have done so during the marriage. A divorce can be expensive during the process, and if the divorce orders don’t turn out in your favor, it wil ..read more

I Caught My Soon-To-Be Ex Cheating! How Will This Impact Our Divorce In Arizona? Ending a Marriage Contract With Someone Who Didn’t Respect The Marital Vows Sometimes, a marriage ends when two spouses simply drift apart and fall out of love with each other. Other times, one spouse is clearly to blame, especially if they strayed outside of the marriage. It is estimated that about 20% of divorces stem from infidelity. Additionally, 70% of marriages that are borne from an affair end in divorce. So statistics tell us what we already probably knew to be true- cheating is bad for marriage. If you’ve ..read more