Project 2025 and “no fault” divorce
What does “no fault” divorce have to do with Project 2025? Under the plan outlined in Project 2025, “no fault” divorce would be eliminated. Several states are already bringing forth legislation that allows the government to control how you get divorced based on the fault of your partner. This legislation sometimes requires extensive therapy or…
What is a “no fault” divorce?
Do you remember the old TV shows where there was a private investigator driving around town spying on someone’s wife or husband? If you don’t remember those old shows: imagine this: you have been in an abusive marriage and you have no kids. You want a divorce. Now, as the law stands in all 50…
My Retirement
Recent consult question: I am getting a divorce and have been married for 18 years. I have been working and have a retirement that has been growing for 32 years. Does my ex wife to be get 50% of my retirement? I have worked really hard and she was a big spender and I do…
Inheritance and sole and separate property
Question in a recent consult: I have just inherited money from my father who recently passed. I am married and my husband wants me to open a joint savings account. It is a substantial amount of money and we have been married for 2 years. Response: You might want to know the law before you…
10/10 and 20/20/20 Rule
The “10/10 Rule” (also known as the 10-year rule) is often misunderstood. Specifically, it states that if a service member and their spouse have been married for at least 10 years, during which the service member performed at least 10 years of creditable military service, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) can directly deposit…
Should You Serve Your Spouse Divorce Papers on Valentine’s Day?
Short answer: No. Long answer: Absolutely not. Look, I get it. Maybe your relationship has been circling the drain longer than a suspicious hair in the shower. Maybe you’ve drafted and redrafted those divorce papers so many times that your printer has officially given up. And maybe, just maybe, you thought, Hey, wouldn’t it be…
Cohabitation Agreements in Arizona: Love, Wealth, and a Legal Safety Net for the Over-60 Crowd
Ah, love after 60. It’s like a fine wine—aged, complex, and hopefully free of unnecessary legal headaches. But if you’re wealthy and considering moving in with your sweetheart in the Grand Canyon State, you might want to do a little legal tango first. Enter: the cohabitation agreement, the prenup’s laid-back cousin. What’s a Cohabitation Agreement,…
Top Ten Things to Know About Divorce in Arizona
Here’s the complete list of the top ten things to know about Arizona divorce: No-Fault Divorce State Arizona is a no-fault divorce state, meaning neither spouse needs to prove wrongdoing to file for divorce. The only requirement is that the marriage is “irretrievably broken,” with no chance of reconciliation. Additionally, you do not need an…
How Much Does It Cost to Get Divorced in Arizona?
You may not like this answer, but…it depends. The good news is that I’ll break it down so you have a clear idea of what’s involved and what options you have. Step 1: Decide Whether to Do It Yourself or Retain an Attorney The first decision is whether to pursue a DIY divorce or to…
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