Before 2020 ends, many Arizonans will end their marriages. A lot of them want to avoid going to court when they divorce. In some cases, this is possible because spouses agree to mediation, instead.Divorce mediation is one of several alternative dispute resolution...
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Don’t let divorce ruin your physical health
When a person experiences a stressful situation, he or she may feel emotionally distraught, needing time and support to recover. For instance, those in Arizona who are currently preparing for or have recently navigated divorce may be glad to be moving on in life but...
Divorce and financial planning
Maricopa County couples who are contemplating ending their marriages often face a wide array of emotions, and this can lead to wanting to get the process over with as quickly as possible. This might end up being a mistake, however, especially for those who have a...
Divorce for those 50 and older is a growing trend
When people living in Arizona choose to get a divorce, there are many issues to be addressed. This is true at any age. For people who are part of a demographic that is increasingly getting divorced - those 50 and older - there are specific issues such as property...
Women are more likely to file for divorce
While many people in Maricopa County might think that women are more interested in marriage than men, divorce statistics show that they are also more likely to end an unhappy relationship. According to a 2015 study conducted by the American Sociological Association,...
“Strategic divorce” could provide financial benefits
The debate about taxing the wealthy is not restricted to presidential campaigning. For some people in Maricopa County, these discussions have sparked serious thoughts about how they might respond to changes in the tax system in an attempt to keep a greater proportion...
Strategies co-parents can use to cope with problems after divorce
After going through a divorce, many co-parents in Arizona feel like they are navigating through a completely different world. While they are dealing with their own pain, they also need to make smart parenting decisions as they look out for the best interests of their...
Considerations for splitting an IRA among divorcing couples.
In Maricopa County and around the country, there has been an alarming increase in the number of divorces in couples over 50. Often referred to as grey divorces, these marital splits have brought about new challenges regarding the division of assets. One example is...
Reset finances by discussing a postnuptial agreement
One way that some couples in Arizona have decided to reset their finances is by discussing a postnuptial agreement. This legal document is similar to a prenuptial agreement. One major difference between these two agreements is when they are signed. Prenuptial...
Divorces peak in the beginning of January
Legal professionals in Arizona and other states have started calling January "Divorce Month." Statistics from a study conducted in 2016 at the University of Washington confirmed that divorce filings went up in the month of January from the year 2001 to 2015....