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One of the most frustrating situations after a divorce is when your former spouse simply refuses to follow the court’s orders. Whether it’s parenting time, property division, or another provision of your divorce decree, you may be wondering what you can do to make them comply. The good news is that you do have…

One of the biggest questions people ask before filing for divorce is whether they should move out of the marital home. The answer depends on your specific situation, but in many cases, I recommend that my clients stay in the home if they can do so safely. Moving out too early can create challenges,…

One of the biggest financial concerns people have during a divorce is whether they’ll lose their retirement savings. I hear questions about 401(k)s, pensions, IRAs, and other retirement accounts almost every day. The answer depends on when the retirement was earned and whether any portion of it is considered community property under Arizona law….

Does a Stay-at-Home Spouse Automatically Receive Alimony in Arizona? One of the most common questions I hear during divorce consultations is, “My spouse never worked. Does that mean I’ll automatically have to pay spousal maintenance?” I also hear the opposite question from stay-at-home spouses: “Since I stayed home with the children, does that mean…

My Spouse Emptied Our Bank Account Before Filing for Divorce. One of the most emotional phone calls I receive is from someone who has just discovered their spouse emptied the joint bank account before filing for divorce. If this has happened to you, don’t panic. While it’s certainly frustrating and can create immediate financial…

The new year offers a powerful opportunity to rebuild your life after divorce. Here’s how to set meaningful financial and emotional goals that help you move forward with confidence and clarity. Key Takeaways: Setting intentional goals for your finances, emotional health, and personal growth can transform the post-divorce period into a foundation for a…

Support is key In general, guilt arises from the feeling that you failed to fulfill a commitment to a loved one, failed to keep your half of the bargain, or overlooked a vital element that may have changed the outcome. Guilt is frequently the outcome of believing you should have done more or doing…

Aside from social media postings, people should be exceedingly cautious about what they email or text the other spouse. These are written messages that may be admitted into evidence in court. Once these communications are sent, they can be saved and utilized as evidence to establish anything or to impeach claims made by the…

Divorce can be a stressful and frustrating process. We understand that you may be concerned about what it means and how it will affect you, your children, and your connection with them. But you should be aware that, as a responsible and loving father, you have plenty of legal rights in Arizona. Is it…

How Bankruptcy Affects Divorce in Arizona Is it better to declare bankruptcy before or after divorce in Arizona? Well, that depends. Declaring bankruptcy will impact divorce proceedings, primarily the property settlement. And the property division in divorce will directly affect the former spouse’s bankruptcy estate. Most people file bankruptcy because debt collectors are hounding…

Certain forms of electronic eavesdropping are prohibited by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and the Stored Wire and Electronic Communications Act, together known as the ECPA of 1986. The ECPA updated and clarified the Federal Wiretap Act of 1968, which was the original wiretapping ban enacted to protect a person’s privacy when using…