Tag Archives: divorce
Arizona Judge Denies “Pregnant Man” Divorce
In December, we outlined some of the legal issues surrounding the so-called “Pregnant Man” divorce. Last week, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled against Thomas Beatie, saying that he had failed to prove that his marriage is valid, azcentral.com … Continue reading
Bankruptcy and Divorce
Often, a married couple’s decision to divorce comes when they are already considering filing for bankruptcy. In other cases, bankruptcy is used by one divorcing party as a strategy to discharge some of the financial burdens of the dissolution action. … Continue reading
Spousal Maintenance in Arizona
One of the most complex and contested issues in a dissolution action is spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance, previously known as ‘alimony,’ is a court-ordered award of payments from the spouse with higher income to the other spouse, often for a … Continue reading
ASU’s New Beginnings Program Offers Help to Divorced Parents
Separation or divorce is a trying experience for any family, but the greatest impact is often felt in families with children. Young children are especially vulnerable during times of change – a divorce can leave a child feeling frightened, neglected, … Continue reading
Dueling Appraisals in a Divorce
The process of real estate valuation in the divorce setting takes on two common forms: (1) the parties agree to hire a neutral appraiser whose evaluation of the property becomes the agreed upon figure, or (2) the parties hire their … Continue reading
Same-sex Couples, Surrogacy, and Custody
Child custody is often a complex and contested issue in the contexts of divorce and legal separation. Parties may dispute the child’s best interests, including how much time the child should spend with each parent, where the child should live … Continue reading
The “Pregnant Man” Divorce
According to azcentral.com, Thomas Beatie, better known as “The Pregnant Man” is attempting to divorce his wife. Unfortunately for Beatie, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge is uncertain whether he can hear the case. Under Arizona constitutional law, a marriage … Continue reading
Evaluating “Goodwill” during Asset Division
In a contested divorce proceeding, valuation of community assets is often the most complicated and controversial issue. Couples who seek a divorce often spend a lot of time (and money) posturing for the most favorable division of assets. Particularly when … Continue reading
