Divorced parents in Arizona who may have co-parented successfully for years might face new challenges as their children become teens. Parents may make the mistake of taking a more hands-off approach to their child and one another under the assumption that the teen is...
Month: May 2019
Selling or keeping the family home in divorce
If one person in Arizona hopes to keep the home in a divorce, that person should treat the process with the same diligence that would be used in purchasing a new home. Emotional reasons, especially if there are children, often influence this decision, but it is...
Alimony: should you receive all payments now or spread them out?
As you embark on the path to divorce, you worry about how you will survive financially without your spouse's monetary support. At the same time, you realize that your marriage is over, and you have no choice but to break up. The good news is that you can seek support...
When kids are involved in a divorce, they come first
Arizona divorces come in all shapes and sizes. Some marriages fail in the early years, some do not survive after several decades of union. While the ultimate reason why divorce proceedings are initiated may be as unique as the couple involved, at some point, the...
Addressing the issues that could be unique to a second divorce
Going through the end of a marriage can be a stressful and daunting experience. Even if this is your second or third marriage, should you and your spouse decide to part ways, the subsequent process can still be difficult to prepare for, regardless of whether you have...
Life and health insurance in a divorce
Arizona couples who are getting a divorce should make sure they do not neglect insurance issues. First, if one person is covered under the other person's employer-sponsored health insurance, it might be necessary to seek a new plan. While it is possible to extend...