People are surprised when they hear of a couple divorcing after decades of marriage. But the truth is that gray divorces are on the rise. However, couples divorcing in their 50s and 60s face unique situations not shared by their younger counterparts. The financial...
Divorce
Getting one’s fair share of home equity in an Arizona divorce
Deciding to divorce means accepting an assortment of challenges. Some couples have children and will need to negotiate custody arrangements. Most couples share valuable property with each other and may also have shared financial obligations that will need to be...
Are you required to do standardized field sobriety tests?
During traffic stops, the police may gather evidence against a driver if they are suspected to be drunk. The police often start by collecting the driver’s license and asking questions. If this doesn’t give enough evidence that a driver is drunk, then they may ask them...
Social media and divorce
Navigating a divorce or child custody case is an emotionally taxing journey. Many individuals turn to their online communities for support, advice or a place to vent. Because of this, it's easy to share updates or feelings about ongoing legal proceedings. However,...
What do judges consider in child custody cases?
It's up to a family court judge to determine how parental responsibilities will be divided in a divorce if parents cannot agree on the way forward Like with all other states, Arizona law emphasizes the children’s best interests during child custody proceedings. In...
Is divorce more likely at certain times of year?
There are many things that can influence the likelihood of divorce. How old was the couple when they got married? Do they have children? Are they experiencing financial stress? Everyone’s situation is unique, and factors like these – and many more – can work together...
Successful co-parenting as the school year starts
The start of the school year generally inspires a host of changes to a family’s schedule when minor children are part of the household. It can inspire changes across two households when a child’s parents are no longer together. As a result of all the changes that...
Who gets to make the decisions for your child after divorce?
There are two types of child custody when someone gets divorced. People generally think about the first one, which is physical custody. This just refers to which parent the child is going to live with and where they are going to live at the time. But the second part...
Will divorce spell the end of a family business?
Many family businesses are owned by married couples. In some cases, one spouse had already started the business, and then they got married and began working with their new spouse. In other cases, the marriage came first, and a couple started a business as a source of...
Why do people seek lump sum alimony?
Most of the time, when someone is ordered to pay alimony, they’re going to do it on a monthly basis. This is monthly spousal support because the other person is expected to be supported during the marriage. For example, maybe a couple got married and one person...