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Filing for a divorce can be confusing, especially when one takes into account the seemingly endless paperwork involved. Nevertheless, it’s essential to get things right when filing a petition for dissolution of marriage in court. A lawyer will be crucial during this process. They can help determine which documents are... Read More

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Arizona since 2014 and throughout the U.S. since 2015. With this legal recognition, spouses in a same-sex marriage have the same legal prerogatives that heterosexual couples have, and these include divorce. An LGBTQ divorce in Arizona follows the exact same procedure as “traditional” divorce.... Read More

Just as spouses divide their marital property when they are divorcing, they also need to split any debt that they incurred during their marriage. In general, the court divides the marital debt equally between the spouses, but there are many exceptions. How do Arizona courts divide the spouses’ debt during... Read More

The decision to end a marriage can be difficult for everyone involved.  Between property division, child custody, and spousal maintenance, there are plenty of decisions to make.  If you’re getting a divorce, it’s important to arm yourself with the right information. Below, you’ll find some of the frequently asked questions... Read More

When divorce is on the horizon, hiding assets is a common practice for spouses who want to protect their financial interests.  While it may not be anything new, recent technological innovations have given deceptive spouses a new way to go about the process. Instead of just transferring funds to close... Read More

When a couple is going through a divorce, or even just heading towards it, certain issues may make it difficult to stay together under one roof. One spouse may want to kick out the other from their marital home.  Is this legal in Arizona? Can a wife or husband force... Read More

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a serious psychological problem characterized by traits such as an extreme need for attention, grandiosity, and a lack of empathy.  Your spouse may or may not have an official diagnosis of NPD, but if you know them well, and such traits are evident you probably... Read More

The divorce process begins with one spouse filing a divorce petition then serving (delivering) the papers to the other spouse. The spouse who receives the papers is called the respondent. If you have been served divorce papers in Arizona, you may either file your response within a certain time period,... Read More

Some states allow the filing of divorce while one spouse is expecting a baby; in other states, this is prohibited. Many people come to us and ask: Can I file for divorce in Arizona while my spouse is pregnant? Or, can I file for divorce while I am pregnant? The... Read More