Family Law Blog

How to Appeal a Divorce Decree in Arizona

25 Jul 2022

The fact that a final divorce decision has been issued in a particular case does not necessarily mean that the matter is over. It is possible to appeal a divorce order in Arizona. A disputed family law case that goes...

What Age Can a Child Decide Not to Visit Non-Custodial Parent in Arizona?

07 Jul 2022

Visitation rights allow a parent who doesn’t have custody to spend time with their children. In Arizona, family court judges take into consideration the child’s interests and preferences when deciding cases involving visitation rights. State law requires the child to...

Arizona Divorce Checklist

25 Jun 2022

People planning to file for divorce may be wondering what they need to bring when they consult with a lawyer and what the process entails. Preparing as much as they can before the proceedings begin will give them an advantage...

How Long Does Divorce Take in Arizona?

10 May 2022

The length of the divorce process depends primarily on how agreeable the two spouses are to each other. Some divorces can complete in just a few months, while others proceed to a trial that can last a year or more....

Do I Need a Lawyer for my Arizona Divorce?

15 Apr 2022

If you’re considering a divorce, legal separation, annulment, or child custody/support settlement in Arizona, you might be wondering if hiring an attorney is worth it. After all, legal counsel is an expensive investment. The truth is that you are always...

Can You Stay on Your Spouse’s Health Insurance After Divorce in Arizona?

02 Mar 2022

One of the major issues that divorcing couples have to deal with is whether or not the dependent spouse can stay on the health insurance plan after the divorce is finalized. In Arizona, dependent spouses have the right to continuing...

Arizona Divorce Forms

14 Jan 2022

Filing for a divorce can be confusing, especially when one takes into account the seemingly endless paperwork involved. Nevertheless, it’s essential to get things right when filing a petition for dissolution of marriage in court. A lawyer will be crucial...

How to Dissolve a Same-Sex Union in Arizona

06 Dec 2021

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Arizona since 2014 and throughout the U.S. since 2015. With this legal recognition, spouses in a same-sex marriage have the same legal prerogatives that heterosexual couples have, and these include divorce. An LGBTQ divorce...

How is Debt Divided in an Arizona Divorce?

25 Oct 2021

Just as spouses divide their marital property when they are divorcing, they also need to split any debt that they incurred during their marriage. In general, the court divides the marital debt equally between the spouses, but there are many...

Divorce in AZ – Arizona Divorce Guide / FAQ

28 Sep 2021

The decision to end a marriage can be difficult for everyone involved. Between property division, child custody, and spousal maintenance, there are plenty of decisions to make. If you’re getting a divorce, it’s important to arm yourself with the right...