When married couples seek a legal separation, one spouse may petition a court for an interim order to receive support from the other spouse before the judge issues the final divorce decree. Then, during divorce proceedings, a court will enter a permanent order for...
Year: 2020
A father’s rights don’t depend on his marriage to the mother
People often discuss a father's rights through the lens of divorce. There is a common perception among divorcing men that the legal system leaves them at a disadvantage. However, father's rights don't only apply if you are married to the mother of your child. You have...
High-conflict divorces may require orders of protection
In high-conflict divorces, it’s important to understand your rights and how to protect yourself. If you’ve been a victim of domestic violence, it is essential that you reach out for the help you need to protect yourself and your children, if necessary. Domestic...
Should I divorce with an online service?
If you researched topics as you are thinking about divorcing your partner, you might have noticed online divorce ads. These internet services have you pay a fee, fill out forms and you will get your divorce in a short amount of time. The process might seem simple and...
How to break the news of divorce to the kids?
Arizona parents like you want to look out for your children and make decisions in their best interest. If you are seeking a divorce from your spouse, the other parent of your children, you likely worry about how to share the news. To facilitate healthy...
Do you need a forensic accountant in a divorce?
Money is one of the main reasons that marriages break down. It is also one of the biggest causes of conflict during a divorce. People often employ forensic accountants to check that their partner is not hiding assets that should rightfully be shared. Yet not everyone...
Can you break a prenuptial agreement in Arizona?
Prenuptial agreements are private contracts that some couples make prior to marriage. A postnuptial agreement is pretty much the same, only it is established after the marriage begins. The point of a prenup is simple: They aim to minimize potential conflicts that can...
Holiday tips for newly divorced parents
As a newly divorced parent, it’s both exciting and challenging to look toward the holiday season. On one side of things, you’re excited about the opportunity to spend quality time with your children during such a fun time of the year. Conversely, you have concerns...
An Arizona divorce may involve a couple’s credit card debts
Couples having financial arguments early in their relationship may find themselves heading toward a divorce. As reported by MarketWatch, researchers found that money problems are the top indicators of an upcoming divorce. Credit card debt reflects a typical...
Can you acquire new assets during your divorce? Should you?
Getting divorced means dividing the assets that you own together with your spouse. However, the divorce itself may take months. You may have more assets you want to acquire during that time. Can you do so? Should you? The issue that you’re probably most worried about...