Post-Decree Enforcement: What to Do When the Other Parent Isn’t Complying with Court Orders

Post-Decree Enforcement: What to Do When the Other Parent Isn’t Complying with Court Orders It is an unfortunate truth that sometimes even after a judge has finalized rulings on matters of child support and custody, one or both parents may fail to comply with the court orders. Even though you may be exhausted from obtaining … Read more

Arizona Family Law Presumptions

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What is a Presumption? A presumption is a legal conclusion that can be refuted by contrary evidence. In other words, it is an assumption about what is the best outcome for the case. Divorcing spouses may agree to terms in their divorce that are different than Arizona’s presumptions, or specific circumstances may be present that … Read more

Recently, (a month ago) I Got a Ruling on My Family Law Case, Can I Modify It?

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Arizona Family Law Question: Recently, (a month ago) I Got a Ruling on My Family Law Case, Can I Modify It? Post-Decree Modifications After the conclusion of a divorce or child custody case, you may have need to change the terms of the orders issued in your case. Whether it’s for issues of child or … Read more

What Happens to the Family Business in a Divorce?

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What Happens to the Family Business in a Divorce? Many people would rather open their own restaurant, salon, or other type of business rather than work for an employer. That’s why many spouses choose to form a family owned business, or a business in which two or more family members have control or majority ownership. … Read more

Preliminary Injunction in Divorce

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Preliminary Injunction in Divorce Arizona Divorce Attorneys Address Preliminary Injunctions During a Divorce What is a Preliminary Injunction and How Does it apply to Filing Divorce in Arizona? A preliminary injunction is actually a type of restraining order in the context of Arizona divorce law. The preliminary injunction goes into effect on the spouse who … Read more

Spending Money and Assets Prior to a Divorce

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Spending Money and Assets Prior to a Divorce (Thinking About Spending Everything so your Spouse Doesn’t Get Anything in a Divorce?)  Whether it was a surprise or discussed in advance, and whether you’re the one filing the petition or receiving it, divorce is a stressful and painful process. Oftentimes, one or both spouses ends up … Read more

Am I Responsible for My Spouse’s Debt in a Divorce?

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Am I Responsible for My Spouse’s Debt in a Divorce? When people think of divorce, they usually think of two spouses battling each other for as much property and parenting time as they can get. However, some divorce negotiations are about avoiding a negative rather than gaining a benefit. Some divorcing couples must also divvy … Read more

Can I Get Divorced in Arizona During a Pandemic?

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Can I Get Divorced in Arizona During a Pandemic? Without a doubt, 2020 will be known as (hopefully the only) year of coronavirus. To stop the pandemic’s spread, gatherings of 10 or more people have been discouraged and nonessential businesses have been forced to close. Services that remained open have had to operate under strict … Read more

Divorcing a Narcissistic Wife in Arizona

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Divorcing a Narcissistic Wife in Arizona Yes, women can be narcissistic too! While approximately 4.8% of women have narcissistic personality disorder, compared to 7.7% of men, there is still a solid chance that the woman you’re married to is a narcissist. The only thing worse than being married to a narcissist is getting divorced from … Read more

Divorcing a Narcissist? What You Will Need to Know

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Divorcing a Narcissist? What You Will Need to Know What is a Narcissist? Narcissists typically display symptoms like an inflated sense of importance, a need for attention and praise, and a lack of empathy for others. Divorcing a spouse with narcissistic personality disorder can be particularly stressful. Narcissists will typically view a divorce as a … Read more