No matter how far into your marriage you may be, you may find yourself considering the benefits of a postnuptial agreement. These contracts are legal documents that serve to define the assets, debts and financial obligations each partner owns or is responsible for. While these contracts may be used by some to safeguard their finances…
If you are currently undergoing or considering a divorce, then you probably want the process to be completed as quickly and with as little stress as possible. Hiring lawyers to battle out your case in court is not conducive to these goals. Instead, consider divorce mediation. Divorce mediators seek to reach a mutually agreeable settlement,…
You may find that one of the most frustrating aspects of divorce is the court process. In court, the judge has the ultimate decision making power, which may leave you feeling frustrated and powerless. Divorce mediation is an alternative method for you and your spouse to communicate and negotiate an agreement that you both may…
There is no denying that divorce is hard, maybe one of the hardest things you will go through in life. For anyone who has been through a divorce or knows someone who has, you may also know that going to court can be extremely expensive and nerve wracking. The judge may be impartial and objective,…
When a marriage ends, many people think that hiring a divorce lawyer is the only way to go. While it’s true that hiring a lawyer is a common practice, there is another way. The state of Arizona allows couples to use mediators to help them through the often painful process of divorce. When considering whether…
When a marriage ends in divorce, people often wonder if there are ways to get a divorce without having to appear in court and a Judge. In the state of Arizona, the answer is, yes – divorce mediation and document preparation. By using these methods, it is possible get a divorce without stepping foot within…
Occasionally, people will assume a divorce and a legal separation are the same thing. However, there are some key differences to be aware of. Understanding the pros and cons of both will allow you to determine which one is best for your particular marital situation. The Main Difference With a divorce, the marriage and any…
Typically there are numerous things that need to be divided as part of the divorce process. However, deciding custody of minor children is arguably the most difficult. Going through a divorce when minor children are involved is not easy, and children are likely to be negatively affected In many cases, it can be better to…
The breakup of a marriage is stressful. Everyone’s emotions are in turmoil. Some spouses feel angry. Others feel aggrieved and bitter. Still others feel betrayed and fearful of what the future may bring. Children often think they were somehow to blame, resulting in guilty feelings. The longer a divorce takes, the more likelihood that such…
Divorce is an unhappy time for everyone. Emotions are running high and disagreement seems to be the order of the day. There are many issues: the kids, the house, the cars, the furniture, the personal property. There are many questions: Where will the kids live? Who’s going to get what? How much is this going…
Even if it feels like your whole world is crashing, there is life during and after divorce. But whether you will suffer this pessimistic feeling depends on the initial decisions you make how to go your divorce. Here are the top three decisions you can make to remain optimistic during the divorce process. 1. Mediate,…
We’ve all heard the divorce horror stories and seen depictions on TV and in the movies. The spouses hate each other. Each hires a lawyer. The lawyers argue with each other. Each side tries to overpower and out-maneuver the other. The kids suffer from the parents’ antagonism and are caught in the middle. The hostility,…
