When a married couple in Arizona decides to end their relationship, it is typically understood that there will be numerous issues to resolve before a settlement can be achieved. If the couple has children together, child custody and support issues will no doubt be...
Year: 2019
The divorce season is upon us
The end of the year is a time for celebrating the past 12 months and looking ahead to the future. A lot of people in Arizona use this time to think about their goals for 2020 or which resolutions they should try out this year. Some, however, are planning something a...
What your marriage counselor may not be telling you
Like many Arizona couples who are in troubled marriages, you and your spouse may have sought the help of a marriage counselor or couples therapist. These professionals can often offer unbiased words of wisdom and guidance to spouses who may be unable to see the real...
Can you lessen the financial impact of a gray divorce?
Decades ago, when you walked down the aisle, the thought that you could end up divorcing after age 50 probably never crossed your mind. You felt as many people did back then -- that you would spend the rest of your life with your new spouse.Now that the kids are...
Gray divorce and its long-term implications
The end of a marriage is going to bring significant changes to a person's life, especially regarding his or her finances. It can be especially damaging for a person who is older, leaving him or her fewer years to recover financially from the divorce. A divorce...
Child custody: How will it be determined?
When children are involved, the decision to divorce can become even more complicated. The responsible Arizona parent wants what is best for the children; however, the individual parents may not agree on the specific details here. One important detail that must be...
Family law: Grandparents taking on the role of raising grandkids
There may be times when parents can't care for their own children, for whatever reasons. In some of these cases in Arizona, grandparents often step up to the plate to take over the duties of raising their grandchildren. Family law rules say that guardians of children...
Family law: Some Arizona kids struggle with traumatic events
Some kids are struggling to keep their heads above water. Arizona family law rules are in existence to protect children and to do what is in their best interests, but many kids have been and are being traumatized by situations in which they should not be involved:...
Same-sex couples: To marry or not
It was a hard-fought battle for same-sex couples in Arizona, so when a federal court acknowledged your right to marry just a year before the U.S. Supreme Court's decision, you may have felt is was long overdue. In fact, you may have been among the many who lived with...
Avoiding the financial pitfalls of a grey divorce
Some couples who are unhappy are deciding to end their marriages even if they have been married for many years. Divorce over the age of 50 -- or grey divorce as it is known -- is becoming more common today. In fact, overall divorce rates are declining in the country...