Divorce is never easy, regardless of circumstance,. Even the “best” divorces tend to involve some element of anger. Anger is a tricky thing because even if you are not experiencing it now, you never know when it could arise. And, if you have ever been angry, you know that it can be difficult to keep…
Every divorce is different – some have more conflict than others – but even in tense situations, divorce mediation is often preferable to going to court. Choosing meditation does not mean you are giving up too much control to your spouse or compromising on what is fair, it is a way to complete the divorce…
Once you have decided that you want a divorce from your spouse, the next thing you need to do is determine how you want to complete the divorce process. Some people may not even know there is an alternative to a lengthy courtroom battle that is expensive and filled with tension. Not only can you…
Divorce is never an easy decision but once it has been made, you have to decide the type of divorce you want to have. Do you want a long battle in court, filled with tension and anger, or do you want to find the quickest and most peaceful path to divorce possible? Everyone’s situation is…
Though divorce is not new, every divorce is different and there are many different ways to complete your divorce. Which is best for your unique situation will depend on various factors including your relationship dynamic with your spouse, your location, how busy you are, what you budget is, and what your desire outcome is (beyond…
Formally speaking, divorce is a legal dissolution of your marriage contract but as most people know, divorce is actually much more. It is the end of a relationship – the end of a life you had planned for, if children are involved it is the end of family life as they knew it (for better…
When you have been considering ending your marriage, there may be various reasons holding you back from actually filing for divorce. Divorce is a long, draining, and costly undertaking but if you need to legally define upper relationship and/or family responsibilities, financial obligations, etc. in the interim – for however long that might be –…
You and your spouse may be ready to divorce but when it comes time to split things up, who will get your shared pet? Your pet is like family and while they may not be human, many people love their pet like their own child. But, unlike child custody and family law, there are fewer…
When it comes to divorce, most people don’t think of it as something that you collaborate on. Rather, most people view it as adversarial. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. The traditional divorce takes place in the courtroom; there are other ways to obtain the same end result while minimizing conflict and stress….
There are so many things to think about when getting a divorce. With so many assets to divide it can to overlook life insurance, but it is important to know what is going to happen with your life insurance and/or your spouses life insurance policy after divorce. These specific type of life insurance, where you…
Not all divorces need to be tense, emotionally draining, and expensive. A dissolution of marriage can be obtained when a divorce is uncontested and both spouses agree on how they will divide their property and debts. When this is the case, you still need to submit paperwork and go through the court system to obtain…
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,…
