Scottsdale Divorce Lawyer | Owens & Perkins, Attorneys at Law
As we discussed earlier this month, Arizona is a no-fault state. In addition, to no-fault meaning that the court is not concerned if one or both parties had an affair during the marriage, it also means that neither party has to claim responsibility for the reason behind a divorce. In a Non-Covenant Marriage, only one party …
Deciding what steps to take to end a marriage can be unsettling. If you are unsure about divorce or are considering alternative options, you may want to explore the elements of legal separation. A legal separation is similar to a divorce in that it still requires the parties or the court to address each and …
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Marriage and divorce are both completely common experiences. One of the most bitter realities of our time is that divorce is no longer a rare occurrence. Roughly 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce. Marriages end over an assortment of affairs (literally). Infidelity, age, stress, financial burden/changes, trauma, addiction, lack of intimacy, …
Prior to January 1st, 2019, spousal maintenance was tax deductible for the person paying and was considered income for the person receiving the funds. Last year, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was passed changing the tax-law definition for spousal maintenance. TCJA eliminates deductions for spousal maintenance ordered by post 2018 dissolution agreements/orders. If …
