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Navigating Gray Divorce: Legal Insights for Ending Long Marriages

Relationships and circumstances change as we progress through life. It is becoming more common for couples over the age of 50 to divorce later in life. Divorces at a later age are often referred to as "gray divorces," and they pose unique challenges. A gray…

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Enforcing Child Support: Legal Options for Non-Payment in Arizona

Divorce involves many decisions between you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Despite the difficulty and complexity of dividing assets, child custody can often be the most contentious issue. Furthermore, child support can be difficult to negotiate and enforce. With the help of a family law attorney…

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What Are Fathers’ Rights in an Arizona Divorce?

Under the US Constitution and Arizona law, fathers have equal rights to child custody. What are the challenges facing dads? Using a divorce lawyer in Prescott for men to successfully assert their fathers' rights in court. Don't cave on parenting issues if you want to…

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Navigating the Holidays After Divorce

The divorce or separation process can be challenging, but it can be even more complex during the holiday season. Divorced families who dream of a picture-perfect holiday season for their children often find splitting the holidays an emotionally painful process. Sharing holidays usually involves alternating…

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Navigating Co-Parenting Challenges After Divorce

When divorced or separated couples have children, co-parenting can be challenging. In Arizona, there are specific laws and guidelines that both parents must follow when it comes to child custody arrangements. Most parents, however, struggle to navigate these laws and figure out how to co-parent…

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Military Divorce: What You Need to Know

When filing for divorce in Arizona or obtaining a military divorce, you must follow the state's jurisdiction. All issues related to your military divorce will be handled by the state's court. Before filing for a divorce, you must be a resident of Arizona for at…

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How to Choose the Right Divorce Attorney

Divorce can be one of the most stressful and painful experiences of a person's life. The strong emotions associated with it can make going through the often complex divorce process feel like an insurmountable burden. Lawyers who specialize in divorce (a subsection of Family Law)…

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Understanding Limitations: Exclusions in Prenuptial Agreements in Arizona

In a prenuptial agreement, married couples decide certain issues about their property in advance. In Arizona, prenuptial agreements are legally binding and protect both spouses. Prenuptial agreements can be viewed as a prelude to marriage. The purpose of this document is to demarcate your existing…

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Unpaid Spousal Maintenance in Arizona: Legal Steps for Resolution

Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) payments can fall behind for a variety of reasons. It's possible that the spouse paying spousal maintenance ("paying spouse") lost his or her job or suffered medical problems that impede his or her ability to work. There is also the possibility that…

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Unveiling the Risks: Hiding Assets in Arizona Divorce Proceedings

It is not uncommon for divorce to be stressful and contentious, especially when divorcing spouses have substantial assets. According to Arizona's divorce laws, both spouses must equally and fairly divide all assets, debts, and property acquired during the marriage. During a divorce, some spouses hide…

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