Adultery may be a common reason for people to get divorced in Arizona, but it rarely affects how the courts rule in a divorce. With the exception of covenant marriages, most legal marriages in Arizona will go through the no-fault process if one spouse decides to file...
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Can your ex just move away with your kids after the divorce?
Shared custody can be hard to adjust to after a divorce. Instead of being with your kids all the time, you now have to schedule quality time. If your ex has more parenting time than you, you may feel nervous about your rights in the future. Especially if things...
Divorce Month: January is when divorce cases tend to spike
Couples get divorced all year around. It can happen at any time, with or without warning, and every situation is unique. That said, it’s clear from the statistical trends that January is the month when you’re most likely to get divorced. This is when the divorce rate...
How commingling can give your ex a claim to your property
You tend to share most of what you own with a spouse, but that doesn't mean you can't protect separate property during your marriage and if you decide to divorce. Arizona has community property laws that will generally result in the division of most of the property...
4 quick tips for making shared custody easier on your children
No matter the age of your children, your divorce is going to be hard for them to handle. Younger children may struggle to understand the changes in the family, while older children and teenagers may understand just enough to become angry or resentful without knowing...
What should you do before you meet your divorce attorney for the first time?
When you are thinking of going through a divorce, one thing that you should do early on is talk to your attorney about it. A divorce could have complications, but by talking to your attorney in advance, you can discuss possible outcomes and steps to take to make the...
Your right to establish paternity as an Arizona father
Motherhood is a sure thing, as a woman experiences a child growing inside her and then labors intensively to bring that child into the world. Fatherhood is more difficult to verify, and fathers sometimes have to take extra steps for the state to recognize their role...
What are your primary concerns in divorce?
As you move into the divorce process, you’re likely to have several high-level concerns weighing you down. While you hope that these don’t cause too much of an issue, you realize that you only have so much control over the future. On the plus side, outlining your...
As a grandparent, can you request visitation rights in Arizona?
Some people say that it is a grandparent's prerogative to spoil their children's progeny. Spending money on and time with your grandchildren can give you a sense of joy and them a sense of family and support. You may take great pleasure in buying small gifts for your...
How an Arizona divorce is different for military service members
Divorce is almost never a quick, painless and easy process, but for people in the military and their spouses, divorce can easily become complicated. Not only will the couple have to worry about state laws, but they will have to consider military rules as well. As with...
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