Arizona is a no-fault state for divorce. That means your affair or your spouse’s affair generally should not be considered when dividing property and debt, establishing spousal support, or arranging a child custody plan and child support. However, an affair can impact divorce negotiations in other ways. For example, if…
In a legal separation in Arizona, the spouses remain legally married to each other and cannot marry anyone else. A legal separation isn’t the same as divorce. However, filing a legal separation, negotiating and creating parenting plans, dividing assets, and determining spousal support are similar to how you would proceed…
Due to the seriousness of a covenant marriage, a couple cannot end a covenant marriage unless one or more conditions are met. Some of these conditions include a spouse committing adultery, abandoning the marital home, abusing drugs or alcohol, or committing a serious crime. Couples in a covenant marriage who…
In an Arizona divorce, the marital home falls within the scope of community property when spouses acquired the home during the marriage. Typically, an Arizona court will divide the equity value of the house equally between the spouses. This may require selling the property and splitting the net proceeds. However,…
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…
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