When two people divorce, it is not unusual for one of them to have certain advantages. This person might know more about the finances or possess business-savvy skills that makes them more comfortable in certain settings, like mediation. If this sounds like your...
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Don’t forget about these 5 assets when dividing property
If you are getting divorced or considering filing for divorce, you likely have thought about what that decision means for your property. You probably think about whether you will keep your home, your car, your retirement savings and the money in your bank...
Dealing with debt? How it can affect marriage and divorce
When people are in debt, they may not be able to provide they things they want for their kids or buy the home of their dreams. Many people might spend time worrying about how to pay for the things they need at the expense of enjoying time with the...
How does property division work in an Arizona divorce?
One of the top concerns people have during a divorce is how their assets will be divided. Spouses can be angry and distrustful; many feel scared about what their financial situation will look like after divorce. As such, the division of assets can be one of the most...
Art collections should be appraised in a divorce
If you are involved in a divorce in Maricopa County and have a valuable art collection, it's vital that you have the pieces professionally appraised prior to agreeing to any proposed property settlement.Because the art world is unregulated, anyone can hang out a...
Get all real estate properly appraised when divorcing
If you and your spouse are divorcing and own property together, whether you keep or sell your holdings, it's vital to get them accurately appraised. Don't expect the judge in your divorce to be able to assess a value to the family home and/or other properties like...
Why is the valuation date of marital assets important?
When couples with significant assets split up, those assets must be professionally valuated in order to accurately divide the community property from the marriage. Assigning the proper dollar amount to each marital asset requires that the valuation date for each is...
Do divorcing spouses need qualified domestic relations orders?
For some couples, a divorce judgment is all that they need to resolve their property settlement. But for those couples with one or more retirement accounts or pension funds, an additional document must be drafted and filed with the court in order for benefits to be...
The case of the incredible shrinking assets
Do you suspect that your soon-to-be ex-spouse is attempting to deceive you regarding the property division component of your divorce? If so, they may be using some of the following tactics to hide substantial marital assets. Delaying payment of substantial commissions...
Determining who gets the dog in a divorce
If you are an animal lover, you know how devastating it is to lose a pet. If you and your spouse are going through divorce, you both may be haggling over who gets to keep the family dog or cat.If the two of you don't reach accord on your own, the matter could get...