Breaking up is hard to do - especially if you have to do it twice in the same divorce, one of those being with your attorney. Our Mesa divorce lawyers want to stress that the decision to switch attorneys mid-case is not one you should take lightly. One missed phone call or a single unfavorable decision by the judge might be understandably … [Read more...] about Time for a New Mesa Divorce Lawyer: When to Move On
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Property Division in Arizona Divorce Cases | Divorce Attorney
Just as no two relationships are the same, every Arizona divorce is going to be different. When it comes to property division, our Mesa divorce attorneys understand that as a community property state, all property acquired by the couple during the course of the marriage is going to be divided equally under the letter of the law. However, the … [Read more...] about Property Division in Arizona Divorce Cases | Divorce Attorney
How to Get through the Heartbreak of a Divorce | Divorce Attorney
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
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