Arizona Divorce & Family Law Blog

DIY Divorce in Arizona: The Pitfalls

23 Feb 2024

Arizona allows you to file for divorce yourself and go through the process without a lawyer. On paper, this may seem straightforward, especially if you’ve seen those do-it-yourself forms online. However, a so-called DIY divorce has led to undesirable outcomes for spouses who did not anticipate complexities in the procedure....

Can Yelling at a Child Cause Trauma? New Study Provides Insights

16 Jan 2024

A recent study has revealed that yelling at children can have equally harmful effects as those from physical and sexual abuse. Scientists from the United Kingdom and North Carolina made this discovery, emphasizing that adults who resort to shouting may inflict emotional scars and potentially lifelong issues for the child....

Does it matter who files for divorce first in Arizona?

11 Oct 2023

From a legal standpoint, it usually doesn’t matter in Arizona who files for divorce first. Arizona follows a “no-fault” approach, meaning that if one spouse wants a divorce, they don’t have to provide evidence that the other spouse did something wrong to justify ending the marriage. They can simply begin...

Does Arizona Require Marriage Counseling Before Divorce?

27 Sep 2023

By law, Arizona does not require marriage counseling before granting divorce, but there are many divorce situations where the spouses have to undergo some type of counseling. One spouse, for example, may request the court for conciliation services. Another situation where marriage counseling is necessary is in a covenant divorce....

Guide to Divorce Mediation in Arizona

10 Jul 2023

Mediation can reduce the cost and stress of disputes that arise during a divorce. Potentially, it could mean a divorce without going to court. What is mediation? It’s a process. It brings in a qualified, impartial expert to meet with both spouses, to hear them out, to listen to whatever...

Adopting Your Foster Children in Arizona

07 Mar 2023

If you are a foster parent, you know the feeling of familial attachment to your foster child. You want to care for the child for the long term, give them the best future possible, and commit to being an “official” family. Many foster parents decide to legally adopt their foster...

What is a wife entitled to in a divorce in Arizona?

20 Feb 2023

Arizona has an unclear response to this question. The judge in each case ultimately decides what to grant or to distribute to both sides. Any final divorce decree typically includes an equitable property distribution, child custody decisions, support decrees, and spousal maintenance agreements. Arizona’s Divorce Laws and Property Division Procedures...

What is considered abandonment in a marriage in Arizona?

03 Jan 2023

The term abandonment in Arizona law can mean different things depending upon the situation. Let’s go over them one at a time. Most commonly, abandonment refers to physically leaving the marital home, in other words, quitting that established residence and moving somewhere else. You do not violate any criminal or...

Is spousal support mandatory in Arizona?

22 Dec 2022

Spousal support is mandatory in Arizona if certain conditions are met. It is not automatic. And it may not apply if the other spouse is destitute or has no assets. A court decides that. In general, though, getting spousal support in Arizona means establishing eligibility as the first step. The...

Arizona Uncontested Divorce – Frequently Asked Questions

15 Nov 2022

Not all divorce cases are a costly legal battle. Some couples manage to dissolve their marriage faster and more easily through an uncontested divorce. What is it, and is it right for you? Here are answers to some common questions. Don’t hesitate to consult our experienced Arizona divorce attorneys for...

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