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Do I Have to Respond to a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in Arizona?

If you were served with a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or a Petition for Legal Separation (hereinafter “Petition”), ignoring it may result in unfair or otherwise undesirable orders. If you fail to formerly respond to the Petition within 20 … Continue reading

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Can I Get Divorced In Arizona If I Am Out Of The State Or Country?

As long as you or your spouse has been a resident of Arizona for 90 days or more at the time of filing, you can get a divorce in Arizona.  If you are in the military and serving overseas, Arizona … Continue reading

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What Happens in an Arizona Divorce Mediation: Step By Step (Part Two)

Divorce Mediation Arizona part two. This article is part 2 in a series about the Divorce Mediation process in Arizona. Mediation is fast become the solution of choice when it comes to the dissolution of marriage in AZ. Continue reading

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What Is A Default Decree Or Default Divorce In Arizona?

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 … Continue reading

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Arizona Family Law Mediation – An Insider’s View

I am a legal assistant for a law and mediation firm in Scottsdale Arizona, and I assist with family law matters.  I have had a front row seat to observe the benefits of mediation, and the effect that costly and … Continue reading

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Arizona Divorce Laws

There are a number of divorce laws in Arizona that the Court and parties are to rely on in the Arizona divorce process.  There are statutes (called the “Arizona Revised Statutes” or “A.R.S.”), which are laws created by the Arizona … Continue reading

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How Do Assets Get Divided In An Arizona Divorce?

In an Arizona divorce, the parties’ community property must be divided equitably. The Arizona Divorce Laws are as follows; What is community property? Community property includes any property obtained during the marriage.  The exception is property one party obtains through … Continue reading

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Proposed New Custody Laws in Arizona

New Custody laws in Arizona have made significant changes. Continue reading

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What is an Arizona Custody Agreement?

What is an Arizona Custody Agreement? Continue reading

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Judge Advocates for Family Law Mediation Instead of Litigation

Using mediation instead of going to court for an Arizona Divorce Continue reading

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