A study published in the Journal of Family Psychology found that mediation during the divorce process, when used to settle issues related to child custody, may affect the amount of conflict the parents experience while raising their child after the divorce is made final. What Are Some Results from the Study? The study…
In an increasingly interconnected era, social media sites affect every aspect of our lives, including divorce. While studies have not found a link between divorce rates and the rise of social media, behavior on social media sites has become part of many divorce proceedings. How can you remain connected via social…
If you have teenagers, you have likely already realized that you will need to talk to them about your plans for divorce. Your teen(s) may already realize that your relationship with your spouse is strained, and it is appropriate for you to discuss the future with your child(ren). Talking to…
Each year, about 1.4 million U.S. couples go through the divorce process. While some divorcing spouses emerge from the process in a fairly good position, others face financial and legal headaches that may last for years. Why the difference? Not all couples take the time to learn about and avoid…
The decision to dissolve a marriage is not an easy one to make, but in some cases, it may be the best course of action. If you have decided that divorce is the right solution to your marital difficulties, you should first ensure that you meet the legal requirements to file….
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a court order entered in a divorce, separation, or child support lawsuit. Its purpose is to ensure that a portion of a spouse’s retirement accounts is used for child support, spousal support, or equitable marital property division. A retirement plan administrator must comply…
You may have family members and friends who hired attorneys when they divorced. You might wonder whether Arizona law requires you to do the same. Spouses do not need legal counsel to get divorced in Arizona. Still, while many couples complete their divorces without legal assistance, consulting with an experienced Arizona…
Arizona is a community property state. That means when a couple divorces, spouses divide property and debt accumulated during the marriage. Community debts are typically fairly divided. This must be very frustrating for a spouse who may have filed for divorce because of financial issues. However, the advice and representation…
Arizona is a community property state, meaning assets and debts are equitably divided in a divorce. You may be responsible for your spouse’s debt during a divorce unless you can prove that your spouse incurred the debt before you got married. This is frustrating for many fiscally responsible spouses going…
While several American states recognize common law marriages, Arizona generally does not. The state’s divorce processes do not apply to unmarried cohabiting couples who wish to end their relationships because Arizona does not consider them married. If you are living in a cohabiting relationship in Arizona and plan to go…
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