Arizona Divorce & Family Law Blog

How Do I Serve Divorce Papers In Arizona?

29 Jun 2020

In legal parlance, the “service” of papers is the required process of notifying the other party that you have filed something in court concerning them. If you have filed for divorce, you need to “serve” your spouse through any of the official methods prescribed by law, and submit to the...

How Do I Get Sole Custody In Arizona?

03 Jun 2020

It some cases, it may be best for one parent to have sole custody of their child, especially if the other parent has been involved in serious domestic issues such as child abuse or neglect. If you are seeking sole child custody in Arizona, you’ll want to understand our state’s...

Arizona Community Property Law

19 May 2020

One of the most disputed aspects of divorce is the division of marital property. This is even more challenging in Arizona, which is one of the few ‘community property states’ in the US. What does this mean for divorcing spouses? Who gets what in an Arizona divorce? Here is a...

Maricopa County Spousal Maintenance Guidelines

16 Apr 2020

Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support, is something that many divorcing spouses ask about. Will one spouse be awarded alimony if they seek it? How much? And for how long? In Arizona, there are no hard-and-fast rules or formulas for determining spousal maintenance. This matter is up...

Is Arizona a 50-50 State in a Divorce?

22 Mar 2020

Arizona and nine other states are community property states. They follow the confusingly termed 50-50 system of divorce. Not all property divisions in Arizona conclude with each party getting an equal share of assets. Rather, the court’s goal is to equitably divide a couple’s assets at the conclusion of the...

High Asset Divorce In Arizona: Issues To Look Out For

24 Feb 2020

High-net worth individuals considering divorce must expect an exceedingly challenging process. The divorce becomes more technically complex as the value of held assets increase. And because the stakes are high, the dissolution of the marriage can be more contentious than most, with each spouse seeking to secure what they think...

Fathers’ Rights In Arizona: FAQs On Child Custody, Parenting Time, Paternity

19 Feb 2020

As the legal father you are on equal footing with the child’s mom when it comes to child custody. Arizona is not a “pro-mom state” – there is no special preference given to mothers in family issues such as child custody, child support, and parenting time. Does the family court...

How Are Assets Divided in Divorce in Arizona?

10 Feb 2020

Divorcing couples in Arizona must reach an agreeable arrangement on how to divide their assets and debt. Otherwise, decisions on property division, also known as equitable distribution, will fall under the Superior Court. Whatever assets the couple own and wherever they are located, the court will determine how they should...

How Do I Protect Myself Financially in an Arizona Divorce?

03 Feb 2020

There are a lot of things involved when you prepare for a divorce. Financial matters, for example, can be difficult to tackle, but need to be done to protect yourself after separating. Only you can know for sure whether your marriage is over. If you believe it is beyond saving,...

Does Adultery Affect Divorce In Arizona?

27 Jan 2020

If an affair has damaged your marriage and you and your spouse are getting divorced, you may be wondering if the infidelity would sway the court’s favor. Does the family court in Arizona judge against an unfaithful spouse? Will this affect alimony and property division? Generally, the answer to these...

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