You have probably heard people say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, which just means that two people in a romantic relationship will care more about each other if they have to spend time apart. But is that really true?While it may be in some cases, studies...
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...
Arizona is a community property state, which means that all property and debts acquired during marriage belong to both spouses. When couples file for divorce in a community property state, each spouse is entitled to half of all community property. By contrast, many...
A divorce financial specialist may be a useful professional for some Arizona couples to work with during a divorce. In particular, people with complex assets or who are unfamiliar with the marital finances may benefit from their expertise. This can include experience...
When an Arizona couple chooses to end their marriage, one or both parties often have some form of company-sponsored retirement plan. Every retirement account represents a marital asset, and the departing spouses must divide the funds as part of the divorce....
Cryptocurrency emerged as a new form of asset in 2009 with the development of Bitcoin. This digital currency often creates difficulties during divorces. Cryptocurrency by its design can be hard to trace, which forms an opportunity for a spouse in Arizona to hide the...
Individuals going through a divorce in Arizona may be missing out on information that could impact the financial outcome of their divorce. It has long been the stereotype that it is the man who is interested in hiding financial assets away from his wife in a divorce....
Opening a joint bank account was once something couples did as a matter of course shortly after getting married, but almost one in three married millennial couples in Arizona and around the country prefer to keep their money in separate accounts. Young people often do...
Small business owners in Arizona who get a divorce may face a number of complex financial issues. The business may be the biggest asset the couple has. In some small businesses, it can be difficult to separate business and personal expenses, but this is necessary in...
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...
