You are no longer happy with your marriage, and you have considered getting a divorce. Filing for divorce is a decision that is not easy to take, but sometimes it is necessary. The following signs will help you determine if separating from your spouse is the right...
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How can you make divorce less draining?
Few people who have been through a divorce would say it was easy. Yet, some have a much less challenging time than others. Like most things in life, there are easy ways to do something and more complicated ways. The easier you can make your divorce, the less time it...
What you need to know if you’re planning to divorce in Arizona
Many individuals get the impression that they can decide to file for divorce, fill in a few papers, submit them to the court and wait for the judge to sign off on them dissolving their marriage. Filing for divorce isn't as easy as that, though. Arizona is like any...
Co-parenting won’t just end when your children turn 18
Some people will advise parents considering a divorce that they will still need to cooperate with their ex until their children become adults. However, this advice, while well-intended, is short-sighted. While your formal obligations to your child as outlined under...
Do you need a custody modification if your ex is constantly canceling?
Shared custody is the most common outcome in a divorce with children in Arizona. Sometimes, one parent has more parenting time than the other, while other times the courts try to make the split as even as possible. Regardless of the exact breakdown of parenting time,...
Do you want to be a better coparent? Try opening the lines of communication
If there is one thing that can make being a coparent difficult, it’s being in a situation where you don’t feel comfortable talking to your ex-partner. You both may have differing opinions on how to raise your child or questions about upcoming changes to the custody...
Do these 3 things if you’re divorcing a narcissist
Divorces can be emotionally-filled, contentious matters. Divorcing spouses may be able to work out a settlement through mediation in some situations. Their ability to do so deteriorates when one of the spouses is a narcissist. Narcissism is a mental health condition...
Steps to take after you finalize your Arizona divorce
Many people assume that the most trying part of a divorce is reaching the stage at which a judge finally issues the decree that ends their marriage. While this is an important landmark in your legal matter, there are a few extra things that you'll need to do after...
Dividing your assets in an Arizona divorce
How to divide your assets is one of the most challenging decisions to make when divorcing. Understanding the state laws is essential to know what you can reasonably expect. Arizona is a community property state Each state has different laws governing property division...
How to change your life for the better after a divorce
Divorce occurs because one or both spouses were unhappy in their marriage. However, in order to become happier in their lives after divorce, a divorcee will need to work hard to rebuild some of the key aspects of their life. While it is true that going through a...