What Happens to Your Finances When You Left the Workforce to Raise Kids in Arizona?
Leaving the workforce to raise kids doesn't erase your financial stake in an Arizona divorce, and here's how the law accounts for it. Key Takeaways: Years spent managing a household, raising kids, and supporting a spouse's career rarely show up on a resume, and they don't show up on a pay stub either. That absence […]...
Is It Too Late to Protect Your Assets After You're Already Married in Arizona?
A postnuptial agreement can still protect your assets in Arizona after the wedding, and here's what it can and can't do. Key Takeaways: Plenty of couples never talk about a prenup before the wedding, then find themselves years into the marriage wanting the same kind of clarity a prenup would have given them. Maybe one […]...
Top Mistakes to Avoid During Your Arizona Divorce
Divorce is stressful enough without adding avoidable, costly mistakes into the mix. Over the years, family law attorneys see the same missteps come up again and again, and many of them end up costing clients real time and money. Here are some of the most common mistakes people make during an Arizona divorce, and how […]...
Understanding Custody in Arizona: Legal Decision-Making and Parenting Time
Few words cause as much confusion in an Arizona divorce as the word custody. Parents often use it as a catch-all term, but Arizona law actually breaks the concept into two distinct pieces: legal decision-making and parenting time. Understanding the difference between these two concepts, and how a judge decides them, can make the entire […]...
VA Disability Pay in Arizona Divorce: What Can and Can't Be Divided
VA disability pay cannot be divided as marital property in an Arizona divorce, and Genesis Legal Group explains why. Key Takeaways: Military retirement pay and VA disability compensation get treated very differently in a divorce, and mixing the two up is one of the most expensive mistakes a divorcing spouse can make. It matters because […]...
Partnership Agreements and Divorce: What Arizona Business Owners Must Know
A partnership interest can become a divorce battleground fast, and Genesis Legal Group explains how Arizona business owners can prepare. Key Takeaways: If you own part of a business with other partners, a divorce doesn't just involve you and your spouse. It potentially involves every other partner, the value of the company, and whatever your […...
How to Create a Strong Parenting Plan in Arizona: Exchanges, Holidays, and Co-Parenting
If you are going through a divorce or separation in Arizona and you have children, one of the most important things you will do is create a parenting plan. A parenting plan is a legal document that establishes how you and your co-parent will raise your children after your relationship ends. Getting it right the […]...
Identifying and Valuing Marital Assets in an Arizona Divorce
One of the most important and often overlooked steps in preparing for a divorce is building a clear picture of everything you and your spouse own. Before any meaningful conversation about division can happen, you need to know what is on the table. This guide walks through the key categories of marital assets and what […]...
What Is a Legal Paraprofessional in Arizona, and Do You Need One?
If you are facing a legal matter in Arizona and wondering whether you can afford the help you need, there is a new category of legal professional you should know about. Arizona recently introduced legal paraprofessionals, a type of licensed legal provider that fills an important gap between traditional attorneys and paralegals. Understanding what they...
Gray Divorce in Arizona: What Changes When You Divorce After 50
Gray divorce involves financial and legal complexities younger couples rarely face. Genesis Legal Group explains what Arizona residents over 50 need to know. Key Takeaways: Twenty or thirty years is a long time to build a life together. It's also a long time to accumulate assets, retirement savings, real estate, and financial entanglements that don't ...
