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12 Mistakes People Make in a Do-It-Yourself Divorce -- Part Four

Here is the final part of this Arizona do-it-yourself divorce guide. MISTAKE #11Forgetting to Protect Separate Property You Owned Before Your MarriageConsequence: Losing rights to what was once your separate property.Solution: When an asset is designated as separate property belo...

12 Mistakes People Make in a Do-It-Yourself Divorce -- Part Three

This is a continuation of a four-part Arizona do-it-yourself divorce guide. MISTAKE #8Improperly Serving Court Papers on the Other PartyConsequence: Being unable to force compliance on your spouse because YOU didnt serve the papers correctly.Solution: Service is legal notice to t...

12 Mistakes People Make in a Do-It-Yourself Divorce -- Part Two

This is a continuation of a four-part Arizona do-it-yourself divorce guide. MISTAKE #5Failing to Prepare a Clear and Concise Parenting PlanConsequence: Not receiving the custody rights you had anticipated were yours.Solution: Submit a well-devised parenting plan that is as specif...

12 Mistakes People Make in a Do-It-Yourself Divorce -- Part One

If you are considering handling your Arizona divorce alone, than this do-it-yourself guide is a great place to start. There is a LOT to know about filing a divorce in Arizona, and this guide is only a small portion of what YOU MUST LEARN for your do-it-yourself divorce. MISTAKE #...

Phoenix Arizona Divorce Lawyer Discusses Asset Laws

The Law Offices of Scott David Stewarthttp://www.sdsfamilylaw.com/All sorts of marital assets are subject to division in a divorce: earnings on investments, 401k accounts, businesses, real estate, and pension plans. Likewise, any debt acquired during your marriage, such as cre...

Child Custody and Family Law Attorney, Phoenix Arizona

The Law Offices of Scott David Stewarthttp://www.sdsfamilylaw.com/Child custody is one of the most contentious areas of family law. The court will evaluate the role of each parent in a child's life to determine where the best interests of the child lie. In the course of a divo...

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Divorce Success in Phoenix Arizona, Lawyer Scott D. Stewart

The Law Offices of Scott David Stewarthttp://www.sdsfamilylaw.com/We recognize divorce and other family law matters create anxiety and uncertainty. As your family law attorney, Mr. Stewart and his staff work with you in order to evaluate where you are and where you would like ...

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Divorce is Better for Children Than Unhappy Parents

On behalf of Law Offices of Scott David Stewart posted in divorce on Saturday, July 3, 2010 It is probably the top reason couples prolong an unhappy, high-conflict marriage: "For the sake of the kids." Based on the surprising results of a Live Sciences study, however, it look...

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Divorce After 50 - Unique Issues Older Couples Face

The Al and Tipper Gore split has many Baby Boomers examining their own marriages and even more thinking, "how can this happen?" But happen it does, and the reasons are as individual as the couples themselves. As a Phoenix divorce lawyer, I see more than my share of Boomers who ma...

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Divorce in Haste, Repent in Leisure?

The Arizona House recently rejected a bill that would have extended the wait time for a divorce from 60 days to 180 days unless a court ordered a shorter waiting period. Representative Nancy Barto (R-Phoenix) introduced House Bill 2650 as a cost-saving measure for the state and a...

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