Complete Breakdown of the Process for Filing for Divorce in Arizona
Making the decision to end your marriage will almost always be difficult and can involve many considerations before actually filing for divorce. If you have reached the point where divorce seems like the best option, it is important to understand the entire process for filing for divorce in Arizona so you have realistic expectations. If […]
Drastic Changes to Arizona Child Support Guidelines Coming January 2022 – Courts Must Now Consider “Significant Disparity of Income” Between Divorced Parents
Effective January 2, 2022, Arizona has adopted new Child Support Guidelines which may help equal the playing field between divorced spouses with disproportionate incomes. Beginning in 2022, Courts will now be forced to consider modifying the existing child support payments if “a significant disparity of income exists between the parents.” By way of background, Arizona […]
What You Need to Know About Arizona Spousal Maintenance Statutes and Alimony Laws
Most people are familiar with term alimony. Unless you’re from Arizona and you’ve gone through a divorce, you might not be familiar with term spousal maintenance. It’s effectively the same thing. The spousal maintenance statutes and guidelines in Arizona detail what the court will consider during divorce proceedings to determine the appropriate alimony payments. If […]
When You Should Consider Legal Separation Versus Filing for Divorce in Arizona
Filing for divorce is a major decision and a lengthy and expensive process. Many couples consider the process while holding out hope for a reconciliation of the marriage. Even if you’ve made the decision to get a divorce, there might be a need to legally separate while you work through the court process to finalize […]
Understanding Arizona Laws for Child Support Guidelines and Child Support Deviation
Divorce is a difficult process, especially when children are involved. The State of Arizona has established child support rules and guidelines that place the best interests of children as the first priority in the resolution of a divorce. Since all proceedings in a divorce case involving custody in Arizona are based on the best interests […]