Compassionately Guiding Clients Through Divorce And Estate Planning
Your marriage was definitely not what you’d dreamed about – not even close. Your divorce is, unfortunately, proving equally unpleasant. Given that your marriage is basically nothing but bad memories, it’s understandable that you want to move on as quickly as possible...
Divorce does not have to be hostile or argumentative, especially if you are on relatively good terms with your spouse. Sure, you may have differing opinions on some things here and there. However, if you can agree on crucial aspects of the divorce with your spouse,...
It’s an exciting time of year, particularly for children. You and your former spouse went your separate ways some time ago, and so far, the custody arrangement has worked out. Co-parenting during the holidays is much different though, and there are many more...
Estate planning can seem like a daunting task at first, and you’re relatively young, so it’s the last thing on your mind. However, the truth is that you never know what’s around the corner, so it’s best to be prepared for all scenarios. Estate planning isn’t about...
As your elderly parent ages, it is essential to have open and honest conversations about their wishes for the future. This includes discussing healthcare directives or decisions that must be made if they cannot speak for themselves. It can be difficult to have these...
You will be on a steep learning curve as a divorcing parent. As with anything you want to learn about, it can sometimes be hard to differentiate fact from fiction. People will give you all sorts of advice, and while it’s usually well-meant, it might be incorrect....
It’s always tempting during marriage to simply put all the money in one jointly titled pot, or succumb to the pressure to put your spouse’s name on the deed to your property, or use your separate funds to buy something that belongs to both of you. Here are some GOOD...
First of all, what, of all your property, is your separate property? Arizona is a community property state, so unless you have a PreNuptial Agreement abrogating community property, everything you accumulated after you were married belongs to you both– with a few...
After many years of appearing in front of judges about custody matters, there are some universal truths that color judges’ perspectives on this topic. It’s helpful to be able to advise clients about how judges think. 1. Judges often feel they need to remind you that...
Arizona statutes say that divorcing parties’ community property and debts will be divided “equitably.” In practical application, what does that mean to you? Depending on the nature of the asset or debt, it can mean entirely different things. And what is “community...