When you finalize your divorce in Arizona, your former spouse is effectively written out of your will. Even if you die before revising your estate plans, the state will ignore any mentions of your former spouse in your will. However, you should still update your...
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How do I know if divorce is the right step?
Everyone goes through struggles in their marriage, but that doesn't mean they should necessarily file for divorce as soon as the road gets bumpy. As your relationship goes through challenges, there is an opportunity for you and your spouse to build a stronger and...
Examining why so many women file for divorce
People in Arizona should know that women are far more likely to initiate divorce proceedings than men are. In 2015, the American Sociological Association looked at divorce filings and found that women initiated close to 70% of them. This flies in the face of social...
Why a majority of second marriages end in divorce
Studies have shown that second marriages in Arizona and throughout the country are even more likely than first marriages to end in divorce. One of the most common reasons is that couples tend to rush into second marriages before the first marriage has been resolved....
Common reasons why married couples separate
Arizona residents seeking to separate can get divorced without a judge finding fault in one of the spouses. Though couples must show that their marriage is "irretrievably broken," there is no need for assigning blame to either or both spouses. This system, in which no...
Property division in a divorce
Money and property are both contentious issues in many Arizona divorce cases. Each party generally wants to maximize the amount that they emerge from the divorce with, and this can lead to expensive disputes. To formulate a negotiating position, it is important to...
Getting through work when getting a divorce
Arizona couples who are going through a divorce know that separating from their spouses takes a huge emotional toll. Individuals who do not take adequate measures to stay emotionally healthy risk having a breakdown and possibly losing their jobs. There is no shame in...
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...
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...
Will the new year bring a surge of divorce filings in Arizona?
The holiday season will soon be in the distant rearview for our readers as 2020 gets started and people begin the new year. While many people will start the new year with resolutions they hope to keep, others will be headed to the courthouse to file for divorce.A...