Arizona Divorce & Family Law Blog

How To Prepare For Divorce As A Man In Arizona

23 Oct 2020

Arizona law gives equal treatment to men and women in divorce, but as a man, you may have some specific concerns on your mind such as child custody, parenting time, finances, and more. How do you prepare yourself for an oncoming divorce and your potential post-divorce life? Here are some...

How Much Does It Cost To File For Child Custody In Arizona?

17 Aug 2020

If you are seeking child custody in Arizona, you will need to petition for it in court. Be prepared to cover some filing fees and other necessary expenses. Here is an overview of the Arizona child custody petition process and the costs associated with it. Costs Of Filing A Child...

How Much Does It Cost To File For Divorce In Maricopa County?

22 Jul 2020

To file for divorce in Maricopa County you simply need to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage which costs $349. If you are on the receiving end of the divorce petition it will cost you $274 to file a response. However, in reality the cost of a divorce in...

How Do I Serve Divorce Papers In Arizona?

29 Jun 2020

In legal parlance, the “service” of papers is the required process of notifying the other party that you have filed something in court concerning them. If you have filed for divorce, you need to “serve” your spouse through any of the official methods prescribed by law, and submit to the...

How Do I Get Sole Custody In Arizona?

03 Jun 2020

It some cases, it may be best for one parent to have sole custody of their child, especially if the other parent has been involved in serious domestic issues such as child abuse or neglect. If you are seeking sole child custody in Arizona, you’ll want to understand our state’s...

Arizona Community Property Law

19 May 2020

One of the most disputed aspects of divorce is the division of marital property. This is even more challenging in Arizona, which is one of the few ‘community property states’ in the US. What does this mean for divorcing spouses? Who gets what in an Arizona divorce? Here is a...

Maricopa County Spousal Maintenance Guidelines

16 Apr 2020

Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support, is something that many divorcing spouses ask about. Will one spouse be awarded alimony if they seek it? How much? And for how long? In Arizona, there are no hard-and-fast rules or formulas for determining spousal maintenance. This matter is up...

Is Arizona a 50-50 State in a Divorce?

22 Mar 2020

Arizona and nine other states are community property states. They follow the confusingly termed 50-50 system of divorce. Not all property divisions in Arizona conclude with each party getting an equal share of assets. Rather, the court’s goal is to equitably divide a couple’s assets at the conclusion of the...

High Asset Divorce In Arizona: Issues To Look Out For

24 Feb 2020

High-net worth individuals considering divorce must expect an exceedingly challenging process. The divorce becomes more technically complex as the value of held assets increase. And because the stakes are high, the dissolution of the marriage can be more contentious than most, with each spouse seeking to secure what they think...

Fathers’ Rights In Arizona: FAQs On Child Custody, Parenting Time, Paternity

19 Feb 2020

As the legal father you are on equal footing with the child’s mom when it comes to child custody. Arizona is not a “pro-mom state” – there is no special preference given to mothers in family issues such as child custody, child support, and parenting time. Does the family court...

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