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The factors that influence alimony awards in Arizona
Individuals who are getting a divorce may be entitled to alimony. In the state of Arizona, alimony payments are typically referred to as spousal maintenance payments. A judge will review several factors when determining whether a person should receive such payments...
Infant visitation has its own challenges
The same considerations that apply to regular custody schedules in Arizona are not always applicable when dealing with an infant's schedule. The best interests of the infant do not necessarily mean that they spend overnight time with both parents. In fact, the infant...
Questions to answer if your spouse files for divorce
Even if you know that your marriage is in bad shape, you may not expect your spouse to file for divorce. Should this happen, it’s important to learn more about the process and the steps you can take to protect your legal rights. Proper preparation can go a long way in...
Account beneficiaries and probate
When a person passes away, Arizona law doesn't necessarily include a bank account as part of the person's estate. In fact, there are several types of financial accounts that might pass to a beneficiary without going through probate. Individuals and couples should be...
What is a power of attorney and why do you need it?
As you begin to think about estate planning, you might come across the term power of attorney. You may already know that a power of attorney gives someone else the legal right to act on your behalf. In Arizona, a power of attorney is an important part of estate...
Who pays student loans when the marriage ends?
In Arizona, many people going through a divorce end up surprised by the fact that they may be responsible for their spouse's student loan debts. The state's laws mean that there is a greater chance of having to pay back someone else's debt, and people should be aware...
Revocable living trusts provide privacy, utility
Estate planning can be a difficult topic for many Arizona residents. After all, thinking about death can always be complex and emotionally painful. However, people of all ages can benefit from considering their plans for the future. Having documents drafted and a plan...
Child custody and co-parenting: How to get along
During the divorce process, you’re sure to focus a lot of time on child custody and related issues. Once you have a parenting plan and visitation agreement in place, it should be easier for both you and your ex to stay the course to provide your children with...
Gray divorce increasing conflicts in estate planning
Older adults who decide to get divorced after age 50 might have to deal with complicated estate planning issues and increased family conflict. Gray divorces, which are divorces that occur later in life, have been increasing and introducing more issues into the estate...
Increased debt following divorces
Getting divorced can have significant financial impacts for Arizona couples. In addition to having increased expenses because of going from two incomes to one, divorcees also might end up with extra debt and drops in their credit scores. A recent poll from...
