Spending time with your children is one of the most important things that you can do. Even if you don't accomplish anything -- a major way that adults gauge how valuable their time was -- it still shows the children that you care and that you love them. Committing to...
Month: March 2020
The financial benefits of divorce
One of the things people facing divorce fear the most is the financial impact on their lives. You are losing the support of your spouse and half of your marital assets. However, divorce also comes with a few financial benefits. Avoid the negatives. Take advantage of...
What happens to credit card debt in a divorce?
The asset division portion of a divorce often takes some time, especially if the couple has many assets. The process can also experience some slowdown if there is a lot of debt. Credit card debt, specifically, is challenging because of its unsecured status. U.S. News...
What happens to the dog in an Arizona divorce?
Like many Arizonans, you share your life with a furry friend or two. This makes sense, as there are many benefits to owning a dog. If you and your spouse are heading for divorce, you may not mind giving up the car, furniture or artwork. You may not even object to...
Divorce and your credit score
Divorce hits you from every direction. It is an emotional roller coaster for you and your family. It also can have an impact on your credit score. Your marital status is not part of your credit report. However, unless you are careful, a divorce can damage your credit...
2 things that may signal a high-conflict divorce
Separation is a path you never thought you and our spouse would take, yet you find yourself living alone. Not too much time will pass before you will need to take the next step to end your marriage legally. Even though the two of you believe divorce is the most...
Understanding custody laws in Arizona
Custody battles are often exhausting situations as parents work to make sure that they have adequate time with their children. Understanding Arizona laws may go a long way in ensuring that you know how to proceed in your fight for parental rights. Arizona follows the...
Joint child custody decisions more common today
Divorced fathers in Arizona may have a better chance of getting equal custody of their children than they did in the past. Many divorce lawyers have noticed that courts are regularly awarding parents joint custody, and fathers are being treated as equal parents. In...
What will happen to your shared property during divorce?
As you embark on the path to divorce, you may understandably feel lost and fearful of what is to come. This is especially the case if you and your spouse have amassed a substantial amount of assets or high-value assets over the course of marriage. However, the more...
Including life insurance in divorce negotiations
When Arizonans decide to get divorced, they might have to deal with property division, spousal support, child custody and child support. Once they have worked out agreements about each of these issues, they might also want to think about life insurance in case the...