Divorce Arizona – Is the state of Arizona a no fault divorce state?
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Arizona Divorce Law
As a Family Law Attorney in Arizona, I am not a fan of people using paralegals in lieu of attorneys in most situations. Paralegals are not allowed to give legal advice, so you may end up with forms that are procedurally correct, but inappropriate for your situation. I have had to correct mistakes caused by [...]
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A paternity action is what one files when they have a child or children with another person who is not his/her spouse. In an Arizona paternity action, the Court will establish who the father of the child/children is. If a parent disputes paternity, he/she can request a DNA test. The Court will also establish custody [...]
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The Arizona Court prefers that divorcing parties reach their own agreements. This is because parties tend to be happier and more compliant with orders when they agree to the terms of the divorce. Further, the Court knows that parties are in the best position to determine the most appropriate Orders for their particular situations. While [...]
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A legal separation action in Arizona is an action where the parties want to remain married, but do not want to live together. During the action, the parties will divide their assets, and arrange for child support, custody and spousal maintenance, where appropriate. People who choose a legal separation instead of a divorce usually base [...]
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Spousal Maintenance, also known as “alimony” is financial support given to a spouse in a dissolution of marriage or legal separation action. Spousal maintenance is sometimes intended just to help a party get back on his/her feet (for example, support while a party returns to school to become more marketable) and is sometimes intended to [...]
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Spousal Maintenance, also known as “alimony” is financial support given to a spouse in a dissolution of marriage or legal separation action. Spousal maintenance is sometimes intended just to help a party get back on his/her feet (for example, support while a party returns to school to become more marketable) and is sometimes intended to [...]
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In Arizona, child support is calculated pursuant to the Arizona Child Support Guidelines. The Guidelines can be found on line at: http://www.supreme.state.az.us/dr/childsup/CSG2004.pdf. The Guidelines are intended to approximate: “the amount that would have been spent on the children if the parents and children were living together.” The Guidelines then determine each parent’s proportionate share. In [...]
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