Does Health Play A Factor In Alimony
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a part of many divorce and separation cases. There are various instances where one spouse may be required to pay support to the other, or perhaps where they
Category: Divorce
What Happens When Someone Lies Under Oath
The opposing party started making wild accusations. She said I had been abusive. She said I was unsafe with our children. She said I took money. My ex-wife was literally re-writing our history and lying
Can I Dismiss my Divorce?
Case Dismissal Q&A I am not sure if I want to continue with my divorce. Can I dismiss my divorce? Yes. Rule 46 of the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure discusses the dismissal procedures
Community property or separate property?
What It Means and Why it Matters Arizona has one of the highest divorce rates in the nation. It is also a ‘community property law’ state. Arizona residents who wish to end their marriage should
Modern Law Pro Bono Event Set For Dec. 2
Modern Law has donated more than $31,000 worth of free legal help with 127 hours of attorney assistance since beginning a program last year to help people facing divorce and family law issues. Modern Law’s
Can my disability income be taken in divorce?
Question: I’m facing divorce and my ex wants everything I’m receiving disability income. Can that be touched or is it protected? I need it to pay for my related medical expenses. Can my disability income
There is a three year statute of limitation to collect Alimony
Here is a quick FYI if you’ve been owed alimony (known as spousal support) and haven’t been paid. In Arizona, there is a three year statute of limitations for collecting alimony. The statute ARS 25-553 states
What if a parent uses drugs? Is an alcoholic? Or is always stoned?
Substance Abuse and Children’s Best Interests Here’s a fairly common situation: A parent of minor children petitions for divorce, and files for either sole or joint legal decision-making (custody). The other parent replies, alleging that
Parenting after divorce
When Parents choose to get a divorce, they have to understand how it affects their children. Arizona law requires that both parties take a class on divorce. This class is given when the first papers
How to STOP Financial Domestic Abuse
October is National Domestic Violence awareness month, yet we don’t often consider what happens with financial abuse. Yet it’s real, and we commonly see it at Modern Law. Financial abuse occurs when one spouse restricts
