In Arizona, you do not have to separate for any time before filing for divorce. However, the state does require a 60-day waiting period before you and your spouse can finalize your divorce. You must also resolve all outstanding issues, including division of community property, alimony, and child custody or…
The divorce process in Arizona is confusing for many people. It can also be emotionally devastating and an overwhelming experience. The divorce process officially begins when one spouse files a petition for dissolution of marriage with the clerk of the Superior Court that has jurisdiction of the case. Other paperwork…
Married couples may accumulate significant assets during their relationship. When they split up, this property must be divided. Arizona has a variety of rules that can help determine how property is divided in a divorce. If you would like to know what goes into deciding how property is split during…
Every year, more than 20,000 Arizona couples file for divorce. Under the best circumstances, separating couples can be civil with one another and remain practical enough to reach settlements on their own. But in many cases, especially those that include arguments over money, emotions take over and make finding a resolution…
Couples seeking a divorce in Arizona have a complex legal road to travel. By the time you begin the process, you may already be separated. One or both of you may have moved out of town or state. That leaves the question of whether both spouses must be present in…
For some people, divorce is a freeing experience, enabling them to move on to a new chapter in their lives with a new partner. In Arizona, there is no waiting period for remarriage after divorce, so technically you can remarry as soon as your divorce is finalized. However, having another…
Making the decision to permanently leave your spouse by seeking a divorce is never easy. Indeed, even if you are angry, frustrated, sad and no longer in love, saying goodbye to the person whom you once loved deeply, and with whom you have made countless memories over the years, can be a…
Couples who go through a divorce in Arizona can face many obstacles. For instance, they need to divide their property, and they may need to determine the terms of a spousal support arrangement. If they are parents, they will also need to create a parenting plan. A parenting plan is a document that…
While the divorce rate among the general population in the United States experienced a mild reduction, the rate of people older than fifty (50) seeking divorces has skyrocketed. In the past twenty (20) years, the senior divorce rate has doubled. Divorce can be complicated and difficult for anyone, but divorce…
When a couple divorces, the parties must consider their shared assets and can benefit from trying to reach a settlement regarding how to divide property, money, debt. Working with an experienced Arizona family law attorney can help you protect your legal rights and your financial health as you navigate the divorce process. When…
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