As a divorce attorney in Mesa, Arizona the one thing I know for sure, divorce is hard. It is the end of something that usually began with the best intentions and a bright future. For some people it is an emotional relief but for most it brings about a lot of pain. I’ve been cheated on and I’ve had my heart broken before. It is awful. Friends and … [Read more...] about How to Get through the Heartbreak of a Divorce | Divorce Attorney
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Is There an Advantage to Filing First in an Arizona Divorce?
In well over half of my consultations I get asked whether there is an advantage to filing first for divorce in Arizona. The answer is no. The question stems from a fear that it may be socially unacceptable to seek a divorce. Arizona is a “no fault” divorce state, which means that to get a divorce, you do not have to prove that one party or another … [Read more...] about Is There an Advantage to Filing First in an Arizona Divorce?
Are Student Loans Community Property? Dividing Debt in Divorce
Americans owe nearly $1 trillion dollars in student loan debt. As of 2010, student loans have even surpassed credit card debt, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. With student loan debt being so common, many people wonder how it is divided in a divorce, often where the debt is incurred largely by one spouse.Arizona is a community … [Read more...] about Are Student Loans Community Property? Dividing Debt in Divorce
BEWARE: Child Support is a Priority Payment
For those ordered to pay child support, remember that non-payment is serious.If you lose your job or your income goes down, you should immediately file for a reduction in child support; if granted the reduction will be retroactive to when you filed.If you fail to file and just hope your ex-spouse will let it go, BEWARE.If you pay … [Read more...] about BEWARE: Child Support is a Priority Payment
Lessons From Chad Johnson AKA “Chad Ochocinco” and Evelyn Lozada AKA “Ev”
Domestic Violence is Unacceptable!They were recently married, had a reality TV show “Ev and Ocho” on TV in the works, Dolphins wide receiver, life was good . . . . . . . or maybe not.Ochocinco has been arrested for domestic violence after head butting Ev. The Dolphins terminated his lucrative contract, Ev has filed for divorce, and the … [Read more...] about Lessons From Chad Johnson AKA “Chad Ochocinco” and Evelyn Lozada AKA “Ev”
Divorce: Is it His, Mine or Ours?
Going through a divorce is difficult enough especially when child custody is an issue.Add to that financial issues and it can become very contentious.Acrimony increases when spouses argue over what is His, Mine and Ours in the divorce.If you have assets or a business prior to marriage or inherit assets during the marriage, before you … [Read more...] about Divorce: Is it His, Mine or Ours?