Arizona is a community property state, which generally means that anything acquired during the marriage is presumed to belong to the community (i.e., the married couple). This means that, no matter how an asset is titled, it’s presumed to belong to the married couple equally. This also includes wages, income, and contributions to retirement accounts
Ok, so you thought ahead and got a prenuptial agreement before you got married. Good for you! But now it’s looking like a divorce, so how does the prenup come into play? The answer is that it can help clear things up, but, depending on the situation, can create other issues depending on how it’s
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Many engaged couples choose to sign a Prenuptial Agreement (“Prenup”) before they wed as it’s an excellent way to protect any of their respective assets owned prior to marriage, as well as income and assets acquired during the marriage, in the event of a divorce. Prenups can prove to be invaluable in protecting yourself and
Many couples who are engaged to be married often wonder whether they should obtain a Prenuptial Agreement (“Prenup”) prior to their wedding day. We often receive questions from clients surrounding Prenups, how they work, and whether obtaining one is in their best interest. The best way to determine whether you need a Prenup is to
If you’re engaged to be married, you may be wondering, “Is a prenup right for me?” No one gets married with the plan to later divorce, but statistics show that almost half of marriages end in divorce. Even if your marriage lasts well into old age, in many circumstances securing a prenuptial agreement is well
When most couples enter marriage, the idea of spousal support, child custody and the allocation of assets are usually the last things on their mind. Unfortunately, the best laid plans don’t end up being lived out in happily ever afters. In fact, statistics show that nearly half of all marriages ending up in divorce. Just
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Attorney Max Hanson of Owens & Perkins, Attorneys at Law has been featured in a Segment on Arizona’s NBC Channel 12 News regarding the growing need for prenuptial agreements. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Arizona’s divorce rate is slightly higher than the national average, making it vital for Arizona couples to protect their
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