Three added nuances of a gray divorce
Divorce is never easy. Divorcing at an advanced age or after a lengthy marriage brings its own set of complications. An experienced family law attorney can help.
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Hi. My name is…
by Benjamin Cunningham, Esq. There are few things more personal than an individual’s name. “Hi. I am, ____,” is communicated in some form in almost every language on Earth. On November 15, 2022, the world population reached 8 billion people. Every one of those people...
What if your spouse is giving assets away?
When you ask for a divorce, you can tell that your spouse is not pleased. But they also know that they can’t stop you from getting a divorce if that’s what you want, so they agree to go through the process with you. The problem comes when you notice that your spouse...
Orders of Protection Updates
by Benjamin Cunningham, Esq. In Arizona, there are at least 29 different laws that outline the actions a person can do that will meet the definition of Domestic Violence. These laws range from felonies like child abuse or aggravated assault (Shooting, Stabbing,...
Be mindful of these points if divorcing with a family business
The family business is usually a source of pride for the owners, but it can quickly become a significant point of contention if they go through a divorce. There are a few things to remember if you’re one of the individuals divorcing and trying to determine what’s...
Community property laws create incentives to hide marital assets
Divorce laws can be vastly different depending on where you live when you file. Arizona is one of only nine states to adopt community property law as the manner of determining equitable distribution of marital assets and obligations. Under community property rules,...
Do I need the original estate planning documents?
It is always best practice to keep your Last Will and Testament in a safe place and to make sure that your designated Personal Representative knows where to find it.
Dealing with property division in divorce
On the surface, property division in divorce may not seem that difficult. However, complications inevitably surface, especially in contentious divorce situations. During your marriage, you and your spouse built an estate that probably included a comfortable home and...
Social media no-nos when going through divorce
Sometimes personal spats among divorcing couples carry over into social media. These types of public outbursts can lead you into dangerous territory, though. Airing out complaints, making accusations, and exaggerating events on social media regarding your estranged...
Important questions to ask yourself before seeking divorce
You've come to the conclusion that your marriage is more than just "shaky" and you've accepted that divorce may inevitable. You're ready to move forward with filing for divorce… almost. You don't want to make a rash decision, especially since you invested so much...