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Understanding the Cycle of Abuse When Leaving an Abusive Marriage

YUMA, Arizona. The #MeToo movement has resulted in some positive changes in workplaces and in the media. The nation is having an honest and sometimes difficult conversation about struggles women sometimes face in the workplace, when dating, or when just trying to go about their everyday lives. Yet, according to the New York Times , […]

Navigating the High-Conflict Divorce

YUMA, Arizona. Many divorce lawyers and judges might assume that in any high-conflict divorce, both parties might be somewhat responsible for the conflict and for the divorce. And, in many cases, both parties often have a role to play in high-conflict divorces. However, for women trying to leave an abusive situation, the steps she might […]

Can Infidelity Affect Your Divorce Settlement?

YUMA, Arizona. If you recently discovered that your spouse was cheating on you, and are planning to get divorced, you may wonder how infidelity, adultery, and cheating might impact your divorce settlement. If your ex used marital assets to support his or her relationship outside the marriage, the money spent on gifts, vacations, and hotel […]

Who is Responsible for Medical Bills in a Divorce?

YUMA, Arizona. During a divorce, your attorney will help you and your former partner divide debts, assets, and, if you have children, assist you with your parenting plan. However, there are certain types of debts that pose unique challenges for divorcing couples. Medical expenses are one of them. Like student loan debt, medical expenses tend […]

Divorce When One or Both Partners Receive Disability

YUMA, Arizona. Divorce is hard enough. When couples separate, they often must ask how they’ll support themselves independently. Paying for two separates homes is always going to be more expensive than paying for one home. However, divorce, if you are disabled, can be particularly challenging, especially if you are reliant on your partner for health […]

Digital Stalking During Divorce: Are You at Risk?

YUMA, Arizona. A team of researchers for Cornell and New York University found that digital stalking is at once quite easy (it doesn’t require a high level of technological sophistication) and also devastating for some victims. According to Slate , abusive exes can stalk victims on social media, through cellphone family plans, and through sharing […]

Have a Prenuptial Agreement? The Alimony Provision May Be Challenged in Court

YUMA, Arizona. For many high-net worth couples, and for couples where one spouse earns significantly more than the other, the alimony agreement in a prenuptial agreement can offer both parties peace of mind. The paying spouse knows what he or she would pay should the marriage not work out and the spouse receiving alimony can […]

Four Things Every Separation Agreement Should Include

YUMA, Arizona. For many couples, separation is the first step toward divorce. However, it is important that you take your separation as seriously as divorce, because choices you make during your separation can impact your children’s lives, your financial life, and your future for years to come. One of the biggest mistake separating couples make […]

How to Tell Your Partner You Want a Divorce: 4 Things to Consider

YUMA, Arizona. You’ve decided you’ve had enough. You want to get divorced. You’ve done the work, tried to repair your marriage, but after some thought, you’ve decided it is time to divorce. Choosing to get divorced can be one of the toughest decisions a person will make. Sitting down to have a conversation with your […]