Most of our readers probably know the broad strokes involved in a divorce, but what they may not realize is that each state has their own specific state laws governing this type of legal scenario. Arizona, particularly, has a set of divorce laws that is somewhat...
Property Division
A Tempe asset and debt division lawyer who cares
If you are just beginning the divorce process in Tempe, you may have questions about how your property will be distributed. Arizona is a community property state, a fact that strongly impacts how the property division will be handled. If you or your spouse has a...
A QDRO is valuable with retirement assets in a divorce
Arizona couples that have decided to end a marriage will have a multitude of concerns as the case moves forward. For couples who have retirement assets to worry about, it is important that the participants know everything they can about a Qualified Domestic Relations...
Dividing the house in divorce: What are your options?
For many people, the marital home is an important piece of property. Buying a home is a major investment. It also has sentimental value for some. It may be where you raised your kids, celebrated holidays with loved ones and made other fond memories.These factors can...
Tips for seeing the big financial picture during your divorce
It’s a misconception to think that divorce involves only legal strategy. Our Arizona law firm recommends viewing divorce as a transition requiring both short-term and long-term planning. Accordingly, after filing a petition for divorce, we advise our clients to...
Thinking of divorce? Remember, home is where the mortgage is
Arizona couples who are going through a divorce may not realize that property division can be a very complicated process. Generally, property division laws in Arizona identify both the husband and wife as co-owners of anything purchased or earned during the marriage....
The rise of the Bitcoin could lead to new asset disclosure laws
It doesn’t matter whether you have been married for a year or twenty years, dividing assets during a divorce is often complicated. In fact, this can be one of the more contentious points when a couple is separating.In the past, property division involved...
Celebrity couple starts a new divorce trend: conscious uncoupling
It seems like Hollywood is always setting the trends. If a celebrity is seen wearing a certain brand, you can be certain that fans will soon copy the look. When a new restaurant opens and celebrities are seen frequenting the establishment, you can bet that it will...
Ways to make property division a bit less complicated
The decision to get a divorce is not often an easy one. It’s an emotional decision for many, and one that will have many different implications. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the process but there are a few ways to help make things a little less complicated....
The economy and divorce: splitting a business
Who would have thought that an increase in divorce rates could be tied to an economic recovery? For many, the decision to get a divorce requires consideration of much more than just the desire to legally separate from a spouse. Not only are there personal implications...