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In Arizona, How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The House?
In Arizona, How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The House? In Arizona, how does the court decide who gets the house? If you are going through a divorce and have children or one of you has an estate that may include property, there is always the question of what happens...
Does Filing For Divorce First In Arizona Matter?
Does Filing For Divorce First In Arizona Matter? Arizona is one of the few states that will allow you to file for a divorce before telling your spouse. The state is known as a "no-fault" divorce state, which means you don't need to prove fault in order to get...
In Arizona, What Is A Wife Typically Entitled To In A Divorce?
In Arizona, What Is A Wife Typically Entitled To In A Divorce?It can be difficult to navigate the divorce process, especially when you are not familiar with the laws of your state. Arizona is one of those states that does not have a clear-cut answer to this question....
In Arizona, How Does The Court Split Business Debt In Divorce?
In Arizona, How Does The Court Split Business Debt In Divorce?If you are in the process of divorce in Arizona, you may be wondering how a court will divide business debt. This article discusses the division and treatment of debts that arise from your individual...
In A Divorce In Arizona, Is A Wife Entitled To Half Of Everything?
In A Divorce In Arizona, Is A Wife Entitled To Half Of Everything?In the event of a divorce in Arizona, is a wife entitled to half of everything? The short answer is no. The long answer requires a more nuanced examination into how property division works during an...
Can A Spouse In Arizona Hold Sole And Separate Property?
Can A Spouse In Arizona Hold Sole And Separate Property?In Arizona, there are two types of property. There is community property and separate property. Community property is all the assets that were acquired during a marriage or registered domestic partnership....
How Do Arizona Courts Divide Property And Debts In A Divorce? | Law Offices of GillespieShields
How Do Arizona Courts Divide Property And Debts In A Divorce?In Arizona, when a couple divorces, the courts will divide property and debts between them. There are many factors that go into determining how this is done. One of the most important considerations is who...
In Arizona, How Is Marital Debt Divided? | Law Offices of GillespieShields
In Arizona, How Is Marital Debt Divided?Marital debt isn't always easy to handle. But, what happens if you live in Arizona and your spouse has a lot of debt? In order to divide it equally, the court will first determine which debts were incurred during the marriage...
In AZ, does a wife automatically get half of all assets in a divorce? | Law Offices of GillespieShields
In AZ, does a wife automatically get half of all assets in a divorce?You're not going to believe this, but in Arizona, you don't automatically get half of all assets after a divorce. You can be entitled to spousal support or alimony payments for up to five years, and...