Annulment Requirements

Annulment Criteria

Use our checklist if you are seeking an annulment in Arizona. Read on to learn more. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION Wait 90 Days In Arizona you or your spouse are required to live in Arizona for a minimum of 90 days before filing for annulment Obtain an Annulment Petition Obtain a Petition for Annulment of…

When Mediation Breaks Down

When Mediation Breaks Down

Mediation refers to the process by which an impartial third party intervenes between two disputing parties. This is done to promote reconciliation, resolution, or compromise. Mediation is an effective method for resolving virtually all civil or non-criminal issues. Cases that may be handled by mediation include, but are not limited to: Divorce arrangements; Child custody…

Divorce Settlement Agreements

Divorce Settlement Agreements

The divorce settlement agreement is a crucial component of your divorce process. Consider its specifics carefully. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION A divorce settlement agreement is written documentation that varies in name depending on locale. Including: Separation and Property Distribution Property, Support, and Custody Mediated Separation Collaborative Agreement Property Settlement (PSA) and Marriage Agreement (MSA). The…

Types Of Family Lawyers

Getting A Cheaper Divorce

If you cannot afford a lawyer or believe that paying for one would be excessive, consider these cheaper alternatives for your divorce. Whether you anticipated the divorce or your partner surprised you with divorce papers, it is a stressful moment. Adding financial issues to the mix can be totally daunting. However, there are options that…

How To File For Legal Separation In Arizona

Defining Legal Separation In Arizona

Whether or not children are involved affects the formal separation filing process. All forms are available at AZCourts.gov. Continue reading to learn more. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION Meet Arizona residency requirements File a legal separation petition. File a legal separation agreement. Serve your partner and wait for a response. The spouse may file a counter-petition.…

Divorce Settlement Agreements

Retaining A Prenup Lawyer

A prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement or prenup, permits a couple to determine, for instance, the property rights for the marriage. Continue reading to learn more. (480) 240-0040 INITIAL CONSULTATION The spouses will obtain automatic property rights under state law unless a legally binding agreement specifies otherwise. State law governs the division…

What Is Communal Property

What Is Communal Property

Community property difficulties can arise during divorce procedures and following the death of a spouse. When couples divorce or pass away, they are frequently left with the difficult chore of sharing property and income gained throughout the marriage. This may include tangible assets (such as stocks, bonds, and legal title), intangible assets (such as automobiles,…

Annulment Versus Divorce

Annulment Versus Divorce

Divorce and annulment are two distinct processes for legally ending a marriage or domestic partnership. For example, the type of evidence required for an annulment versus a divorce is different. The primary distinction between divorce and annulment is that a divorce dissolves a legally valid marriage, whereas an annulment declares a marriage legally invalid. (480)…

When Mediation Breaks Down

Property Division And Divorce

Apart from child custody, a divorcing couple’s primary concern is what to do with shared property. Who is going to be the owner of the house? Who is going to take possession of the dog? The answer is conditional on the state’s divorce laws and the ability of the spouses to come to an agreement.…

When Is A Legal Separation Better Than Divorce?

Parental Alienation

Parental Alienation Syndrome is defined as a deliberate act by one parent to separate their child or children from the other parent. The goal is to break the child’s or children’s bond with the other (usually noncustodial) parent. A parent may do this for a variety of reasons. It is sometimes done as a form…