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Divorce is always difficult. But it can be better when you take good care of your health. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the ways that divorce can affect your social, emotional, physical, and mental health, and what you can do to counter the stress.
Next to custody, financial matters are often the most contentious elements of any divorce. Whether it is real property or coin collections, it is common in contested divorces for a spouse to attempt to hide assets from the eyes of the court. However, just because they try, it doesn’t mean they are always successful. There […]
Pets are part of the family, and about 80% of owners view them as such. Whether the animal is a pug or an American short hair, a ferret, or an iguana, your pet holds a special spot in your heart. However, unlike children, Arizona law does not consider pets as legal family members. Rather, pets […]
Many clients wonder, “what is alimony?” and “how is it calculated in Arizona?” The short answer is that alimony, known in Arizona as spousal support, is money one spouse pays to another following divorce. The courts do not award spousal maintenance in every divorce. The court will first determine whether the recipient spouse would suffer financial […]
Grandparents play a vital role in your child’s development. Divorce can affect this relationship. When the children have the opportunity to spend time with their grandparents, it can create bonds that last a lifetime. When this doesn’t happen, it can create divisions that never truly heal. Whenever possible, it is usually in the best interests […]
Arizona law recognizes both physical and legal custody. It is essential to understand what these mean and how they will affect you and your children. As you prepare for the divorce proceedings, it’s advisable to learn as much as you can about these definitions. The more you know, the better it will be for you […]
Divorce is something your children are probably familiar with from school or family. They likely have a friend or cousin whose parents have already divorced. However, that doesn’t make it easier to go from “I know someone whose parents are divorced,” to “It’s my parents getting divorced.” Parents have a responsibility to help their children […]
One of the first things anyone in the middle of a divorce should do is meet with their accountant. Understanding the tax consequences of alimony, child support, retirement distributions, etc. can help prepare you for the effects of the divorce on your finances. Among the things you will want to discuss with your accountant and […]
Roughly 50% of all births in Arizona occur in unmarried couples. This creates unique challenges when the couple goes their separate ways. However, in the eyes of the law, both parents retain the same custody rights as married couples. Establishing Paternity When a couple is unmarried, and there is not a court order that establishes […]
Divorces can turn ugly without warning. What may start as an amicable separation can end in an all-out war as spouses battle over everything from wedding rings to furniture. It is unfortunate, but this acrimony can spill into the process of reaching a child custody agreement. When the winds start to rise, and the storm […]
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