If you live in Arizona, you may not even be aware that you live in one of only 3 states that allow covenant marriages. Unfamiliar with what a covenant marriage is? Don’t worry, you are not alone. According to the Arizona Supreme Court, a covenant marriage is defined as, “To enter into a covenant marriage,…
It can be hard enough just to leave a spouse if they are verbally abusive but it adds a layer of complexity in divorce mediation that can be intimidating for anyone. And, there are often spouses that do not even realize they have been experiencing verbal abuse because it often makes you doubt your own…
Divorce can be very challenging both emotionally and financially. For a stay-at-home mom that has chosen to leave the traditional workforce and support her family at home, the prospect of divorce can be very scary. Not having an active and current resume, no matter how long you’ve been a stay-at-home mom, can cause challenges in…
If you have experienced domestic abuse of any kind and are seeking legal separation or divorce you may think mediation is not a viable option. But, this is a common misconception and mediation can be successful and safe in many cases. Domestic abuse can take many forms including physical violence, verbal abuse, financial abuse, controlling…
“I want a divorce” – Nobody ever expects to say the words but many people have to find a way to tell their spouse they want a divorce. And, regardless of the circumstances, telling your spouse you want a divorce is not an easy thing to do. You have probably thought about divorcing for some…
Deciding to get a divorce is never an easy decision but it can be much harder when one spouse does not want a divorce. When one spouse does not want a divorce, they are often angry and scared. They may quickly hire an attorney because they are angry and sad or they may refuse to…
Divorce happens for a wide variety of reasons but, regardless of the reason, most people will experience grief during a divorce. Even if you cannot wait for your divorce to be finalized, you may feel conflicting feelings of grief that leave you emotionally drained and confused. Many things can trigger grief including negotiating the division…
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a component of divorce that many people fear negotiating. Because marriage is a contract, it means that there are financial regulations and rules about dissolving your contract. Whichever spouse earned more money in a year is typically responsible for providing financial support and that amount is determined by…
The goal of any divorce settlement is that everyone would be happy and satisfied with the conditions of their settlement and that there would never need to be any future modifications. But, unfortunately, we do not live in a utopia and, for various reasons, many individuals find that circumstances have changed and a child support…
Divorce is complicated enough but if you have individual or mutual debt, it must be determined who is responsible for the debt or how it will be divided. The laws on how debt is handled in divorce vary from state to state but in Arizona, for example, any debt incurred during a marriage will be…
Whether a divorce is amicable or contentious, everyone wants to protect their own financial interests. If you have an existing prenuptial agreement, some things may already be decided but even with a prenup, some things may need to be negotiated and things may have significantly changed since you first drafted the prenuptial agreement, necessitating a…
Even in the best of circumstances, divorce is mentally and emotionally challenging. Divorce affects everyone differently and one of the most important things you can do is take care of your mental health throughout the entire divorce process. But, we know that for many people, taking care of your mental health is easier said than…
