Individuals preparing to file for divorce in Arizona or who were served by their spouses are often quite anxious about the future. Many people don't know what to expect during the property division process. Plenty of misinformation circulates about community property...
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Protecting your child’s inheritance from a potential divorce
Whether your adult child is in a serious relationship or not, it’s never too early to bring up the subject of prenuptial agreements – especially if you plan to leave them considerable assets when you pass away. People who marry when they’re in their 20s or even later...
Why divorce mediation is popular among those with young children
There are several ways for divorcing couples to approach the end of their marriage. In some cases, they might already have a written agreement clearly establishing how they intend to share property and parental rights with each other. Other times, they have to make...
Can one parent leave Arizona with their children post-divorce?
Arizona divorces often lead to major lifestyle changes. People move to new houses and start new relationships. If they share children with their spouses, they have to work out a parenting plan. It can be a very difficult process to negotiate an appropriate division of...
What role can trusts play in estate planning?
Trusts can play an important role in estate planning partially because they help to manage and distribute assets according to a grantor’s wishes in ways that allow for greater control than asset distribution via a will. Different trusts offer different benefits, and...
Understanding Orders of Protection in Arizona
In Arizona, there are at least 29 different laws that define acts of domestic violence. These laws cover a range of offenses, from felonies like child abuse or aggravated assault (which includes shooting, stabbing, and strangulation) to misdemeanors such as damage to...
What does collaborative divorce involve?
There are many different ways for people to approach the divorce process. Some couples don't plan ahead and let their emotions dictate their actions. They employ a scorched-earth approach in which they fight over every last detail. They may end up in family court,...
The impact of taxes and debts on an estate
Individuals who engage in estate planning often have specific wishes they hope to achieve. For example, they may want to leave as much property as possible for a spouse, child or grandchild. Many people dream of their resources having a positive impact on their loved...
Issues to consider in a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements are becoming more common to protect the separate interests of partners who are planning to get married. This document can serve a number of functions, including designating which assets are subject to being divided if the spouses get a divorce or...
Why many divorcing couples try to resolve issues via mediation
Some people preparing for divorce fantasize about vindication in family court. They imagine a judge chastising their spouse for their failings throughout the marriage or their misconduct in the early stages of divorce negotiations. Those with intense feelings about...
