Under Arizona law, there is no such thing as an automatic divorce. Being separated, no matter how long, will not automatically dissolve your marriage. What does this mean for you? Let us take a look. Legal separation vs. divorce Legal separation and divorce are two different things. A legal separation does not end the marriage. […]

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Does filing for divorce first matter in Arizona? Here’s what you need to know: Once you have made up your mind about divorcing, the question of who should file first is bound to come up. What many people fail to realize is that this one strategic move may have lasting implications. Filing first can give […]

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If you are currently going through a divorce, you most likely have marital debts that will need to be divided between you and your spouse.  In fact, recent statistics show that debt and other financial problems are often a primary cause of divorce.  Under Arizona’s community property law, all marital property and community debts will […]

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Divorce, which is often accompanied by intense emotions and challenges, has become a part of many lives in Arizona. In 2021, the state’s divorce rate was 2.7 per 1,000 marriages, placing it in the category of states with high divorce rates. While everyone praises mediation as a way to navigate the complexities of divorce, it […]

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