Arizona follows the income shares model for child support, using guidelines created by the Child Support Guidelines Project of the National Center for State Courts. With this model, the state adds both parents' incomes and adjusts for some expenses to determine a fair...
Month: May 2020
Do you know these tips for easing the stress of divorce?
Even if you have an amicable divorce, your split can come with a great deal of emotional turmoil. Do you know how to transition to the next chapter of your divorce with grace and dignity? The American Psychological Association offers tips you can put to use....
How may a parental alienation claim affect a custody battle?
Parental alienation generally means that your ex-spouse has encouraged your children to turn away from you. Some kids find adjusting to a separated family difficult, and feelings of resentment toward a parent are not uncommon. True alienation, however, goes beyond...
How is property divided in an Arizona divorce?
Whether you have recently filed for divorce or you are thinking of filing in the near future, you may be faced with the task of dividing marital property. It can be difficult to divide all of the property and assets that were accumulated during the marriage, as you...
What are “Disneyland dads” and “Mall moms”?
Like many recent divorcees in Tucson, you may think the end of your marriage also signals the end of the problems you and your ex-spouse dealt with. In reality, however, the challenges do not end; they simply change. This is especially true when you have children...
401k division during divorce proceedings
Divorcing couples in Tucson must deal with a number of financial considerations when determining the division of their marital property. One that may (at least initially) appear to present to most complications is the division of a 401k. While typically only one...