Going through a divorce is never easy, but a high-conflict divorce can be even more challenging and stressful for the parties as well as any of their children involved. If you find yourself in this situation, consider seeking guidance from a Scottsdale divorce attorney to help navigate through the complexities. What is a high conflict
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Divorce Mediation Checklist
Mediation is a cost-effective and efficient way to resolve the issues presented in any divorce case expediently and on terms that both parties can live with. In this post, we’re going to share a divorce mediation checklist you can use to be better prepared for mediation. For expert assistance, consider consulting a Scottsdale divorce attorney
The Fundamental Differences Between Mediation and Trial
Mediation is strongly encouraged in our judicial system. There are many reasons for this, but the three fundamental differences between mediation and trial are: 1) Speed Courts will get to you when they have availability, which in our backlogged judicial system, can be for months on end. Mediation can be arranged relatively quickly, provided everyone
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How Retirement Benefits are Divided in a Divorce: Arizona Community Property Laws
What does “Community Property” mean? In the state of Arizona, all assets acquired during the marriage, by either spouse, are presumed to be community property. “During the marriage” is defined as the period from the date of marriage to the date of service, or the date a spouse is served with a Petition for Dissolution
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What is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order and why do I need one?
If you’re going through a divorce or legal separation, and you and/or your spouse have retirement accounts, you’ll likely hear something from the court or your attorney about a Qualified Domestic Relations Order, more commonly known as a QDRO. QDROs are the orders that direct the parties and the Plan Administrator(s) of their retirement account(s)
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Divorce Mediation: Negotiating the Terms of Your Divorce Decree
Using divorce mediation, as opposed to litigating in court, will allow you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse more control over what is included in your final divorce decree. Your mediator will act as a neutral third party to assist you both in reaching agreements regarding matters such as the division of assets and debts, spousal maintenance
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How much does an uncontested divorce cost?
For many individuals preparing for a divorce, finances are a major concern—How much will this uncontested divorce cost me? Although cost is dependent on the circumstances and each divorce case is unique, an uncontested divorce is relatively less expensive in contrast to one that is contested. What is an Uncontested Divorce? An uncontested divorce is
5 Steps – Divorcing a Narcissist and Child Custody
In this article, we’re going to discuss divorcing a narcissist and child custody. Have you found yourself in a child custody fight with a narcissist? They might be the other parent or even the child’s grandparent. Unfortunately, you cannot change their behaviors, but you can keep certain things in mind as you go through the
Everything You Should Know About High Net-Worth Divorce in Arizona
Each divorce case is unique depending on the couple, their situation, and more. High net-worth divorce, otherwise known as high asset divorce, are different from other standard cases. Such divorces involve more than 1 million USD in liquid assets. They involve much more substantial and usually much more complex property and assets that need to
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Dividing High-Value Property During A Divorce
Dividing high-value property during a marital separation can be difficult. However, there are many things to consider, and you must know how to protect your interests. For starters, you should hire an experienced Scottsdale divorce attorney who understands the intricacies. Next, you want to make sure that all of your financial information and documentation are
