Not All Assets Equally Split upon Divorce or Death
In an Arizona divorce, the law does not require that each marital asset be divided equally [...]
Unequal Division of Real Estate Affirmed on Appeal
About 18 months ago, I posted about a divorce case of mine in which we [...]
Divorce Decree Does Not Change Creditors’ Rights
When a husband and wife divorce, their divorce decree typically specifies which marital debts each [...]
Mel Gibson’s Divorce: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
It seems like there’s a new celebrity divorce in the news every day. Today it’s [...]
Division of Assets Between Unmarried Cohabitants
When a married couple divorces, there is a large body of Arizona law governing how [...]
Divorce Decree Language Matters
Divorce decree language matters. Consider the following two important principles: First, divorces are often resolved [...]
Paraplegic Man Awarded Bulk of Real Estate in Divorce
August, 2011 was a good month for me. You win some cases and you lose some, [...]
Division of Arizona State Retirement System Benefits in Divorce
In the absence of a premarital agreement, Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) benefits earned during [...]
Termination of Community Property
Arizona law provides that all property acquired by a husband or wife during their marriage [...]
Division of Assets Held in Trust
A revocable trust is a common estate planning tool used by married couples to avoid [...]