Divorce for Same Sex Couples

Is There Same Sex Divorce in Arizona? In October a federal judge struck down Arizona’s ban on gay marriage and now same sex marriages are legally recognized in the state. U.S. District Judge John Sedwick’s decision barred enforcement of a 1996 state law and a 2008 voter approved state constitutional amendment outlawing gay marriage. Sedwick’s […]

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Splitting the Marital Home

This article explains, in simple terms, the ways the marital home may split when couples divorce.   http://realestate.aol.com/blog/on/smart-ways-split-house-divorce/.  For divorce advice specific to the laws of the State of Arizona, contact http://www.ngslaw.com.

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Liquidating Assets During A Divorce

What are the dangers associated with the liquidation and trading of assets in a divorce proceeding? One thing that many people find difficult about divorce is the effect it often has on their finances.  You might come out of a marriage in a totally different financial situation than you were in before.  Fortunately, an experienced […]

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Most States Failing on Shared Parenting Laws—Except Arizona

How does Arizona’s “shared parenting” differ from other child custody arrangements? Advocates of “shared parenting” in divorce cases have been trying to change a decades-long tradition of giving child custody to one parent, usually the mother.  Typically, a non-custodial parent gets far less time with the child.  Supporters of shared parenting believe that, unless there […]

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