Arizona Divorce Law

Do I Need A Prenup In Arizona, and Can I Get One Through Mediation?

August 13, 2011 by admin

Prenuptial agreements are contracts entered prior to marriage to address issues during the marriage and in the case of divorce. Prenuptial agreements are not required. However, some people feel more comfortable launching into marriage with some financial protections in place. A common use for prenuptial agreements is to …

Common Mistakes To Avoid When Getting A Divorce in AZ – Part 1

June 6, 2011 by admin

I have practiced in the area of family law in Arizona for over 15 years. I have litigated divorce cases, mediated divorce cases and worked with a team in a collaborative divorce. In this two part article, I discuss the five most common mistakes I have seen people make during the divorce process (and other family law …

What Is A Default Decree Or Default Divorce In Arizona?

February 15, 2011 by admin

A divorce is initiated in Arizona when a party filed a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The party who files the Petition is called the “Petitioner.” The other party is called the “Respondent.” The Petitioner has to serve the Respondent with the Petition. Service is completed with the aid of a process server. In the …

Arizona Child Support and Recent Revisions to the Guidelines

February 7, 2011 by admin

Arizona uses guidelines to determine appropriate child support. The guidelines base the amount of child support entered on: Both parties’ incomes or attributed incomes (the Court can attribute income if a parent could earn more than he/she is earning); Whether either parent is paying or receiving spousal maintenance …

Using Mediation To Form A Prenuptial Agreement In Arizona

February 2, 2011 by admin

A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two parties who intend to marry detailing their money-related agreements. Arizona refers to these agreements as “premarital agreements” and defines them as agreements: “between prospective spouses that is made in contemplation of marriage and that is effective on marriage.” …