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Does A Spouse Have The Right To Take Your 401k In A Divorce?
Does A Spouse Have The Right To Take Your 401k In A Divorce?It's no secret that the divorce process can be a difficult one, but many people aren't aware of an important aspect of the legal proceedings: does your spouse have the right to take your 401k in a divorce? ...
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, 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...
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...
How can I avoid paying alimony in Arizona? | Law Offices of GillespieShields
How can I avoid paying alimony in Arizona?Would you like to know how to avoid paying alimony in Arizona? You may be surprised at the answer. Read this blog post to find out! This is a question that many people ask, and fortunately, it's not too difficult with the...
How do Arizona courts determine alimony in AZ? | Law Offices of GillespieShields
How do Arizona courts determine alimony in Arizona?A question many people have when they first begin divorce proceedings is how much alimony will be awarded. The Arizona courts take a number of factors into consideration to determine if and for how long alimony should...
Who Can Petition For Custody Of A Child In Arizona? | Law Offices of GillespieShields
Who Can Petition For Custody Of A Child In Arizona?Arizona courts are required by law to give custody of a child who is not yet 18 years old, with one exception: the court may assign legal custody of that person to another when it determines this would be in the best...