Tuscon Arizona Family Law Blog

Divorce will bring many financial changes to a person's life, and the implications of ending a marriage could affect you for years to come. If you are considering moving forward with this step, it is prudent to know what to expect and how to protect your interests. When you are prepared, you will be able to minimize complications and mitigate some of the financial stress associated with divorce.

One of the most common questions people have when considering divorce is about what will happen to their credit card debt. Will you still have to pay for your soon-to-be-ex-spouse's credit card debt? How can you fight to ensure you emerge from the process with a fair debt burden and stable financial future?

Social media is an easy, popular way to stay in touch with others, meet new people, post pictures and much more. For many people, Facebook and other platforms are an important part of their social lives, which can add an extra layer of complication during divorce. For people who have significant portions of their lives online, it can be emotionally and technically challenging to divorce on social media as well.

For some people, divorce in real life means unfriending people, taking down photos and taking other steps to extricate the online lives of the two partners. This can be emotionally difficult during an already complex legal and financial process. This is especially true for Arizona millennials going through divorce.

Arizona families might have a family member or friend who has served honorably in the military. Some of the brave men and women who have volunteered to lay their lives on the line to protect the United States have actually been called upon to do so. Many of these people, though fortunate enough to survive, can face lasting injury and emotional trauma, and in cases of military divorce, a veteran may suffer more than a civilian counterpart. 

One veteran has come forward to share his story about how returning home after a combat tour was nearly as difficult as being injured in war. The man found himself in the pits of despair after losing his legs in a battle in which he also witnessed the deaths of comrades. Upon his return home, he found himself a struggling amputee, going through a divorce. 

Husband and wife smiling at each other while the children pose with them in front of a beautiful holiday setting. This is often what the Arizona resident sees when he or she checks social media or opens the mail during the holiday season. Then, to add fuel to the fire, visits with friends and family make one believe that all is well in each of these relationships and struggles are few and far between. These are just a few of the reasons that family law attorneys often see a spike in new divorce cases as the new year begins.

As one looks at social media posts, it is easy to believe that everyone else is in love and happy. But, to be honest, that is what most people want others to believe. It is rare for a friend or family member to post a picture that shows his or her family's reality – the one that includes heated discussions related to finances or infidelity. The simple fact is that even those posting the wonderful family pictures are most likely facing their own struggles.