How to Protect Your Inheritance in a Divorce in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Paradise Valley Family Law | Inheritance and Divorce How to Protect Your Inheritance in a Divorce in Paradise Valley, Arizona Your inheritance starts as your separate property under Arizona law. The harder question is whether it stayed that way after it was received, deposited, invested, spent, titled, or mixed with community assets. By Tali Best…
The Arizona Divorce Process: A Step by Step Guide to What Happens Next
Resource Article | Arizona Divorce Process A Clear Step-by-Step Guide to What Happens Next Divorce is not just a legal filing. It is a financial reorganization, a parenting transition, a housing decision, a support analysis, and often an emotional turning point. By Tali Best Collins, Esq. | Managing Partner, Best Law FirmLast reviewed: June 2026…
What Happens If I Inherit Money During My Marriage?
Here’s the short answer: it’s yours. An inheritance is your sole and separate property. Your spouse has no claim to it. Here’s the longer answer: it depends a lot on what you did with it after you got it. This is one of those areas where Google is genuinely dangerous. The general answer is easy…
How Do I Speed My Divorce Along?
Yes. You can absolutely make your divorce go faster. And understanding how is one of the most practical things I can help you with in a single coaching session. Let me start with the basic rules — because before we talk about what you can control, you need to understand what you cannot. The 60…
Why Mediation Is Important for Unmarried Parents in Arizona
How to Resolve Custody, Parenting Time, and Support Without a Court Battle Introduction If you are an unmarried parent, resolving issues like custody, parenting time, and child support can feel overwhelming. Many parents assume: They have to go to court A judge will decide everything Conflict is unavoidable Spent money fighting Have no opinion or…
Who Has Custody If You’re Not Married in Arizona?
What Every Parent Needs to Know Before It Becomes a Problem Introduction If you have a child and are not married, one of the most important—and misunderstood—questions is: Who actually has custody? Many parents assume they have equal rights. Others believe the mother automatically controls everything. The truth in Arizona is more nuanced—and getting it…
Can My Spouse Take Half My Business in Arizona?
This is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions business owners ask when facing divorce: “Can my spouse take half my business?” The short answer is: not necessarily—but it is not that simple. It can be quite complex, and it is important to understand the legal nuances. Arizona is a community property state, but that…
How Do I Protect My Business Before Filing for Divorce?
For business owners, divorce is not just a personal decision—it is also a financial and strategic event. You’ve worked hard to build your business, and the goal should be to protect it while working toward a fair, practical outcome for both parties. By the time many people begin asking how to protect their business, they…
How to Divide a Business in an Arizona Divorce
Dividing a business in an Arizona divorce is one of the most complex—and consequential—issues a couple can face. Unlike bank accounts or real estate, a business is not just an asset; it is often a source of income, identity, and long-term financial security. When handled incorrectly, business division can destroy value, disrupt operations, and create…
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