In the state of Arizona, spouses who go through the divorce process will often be subject to some alimony or spousal maintenance payment more often than not. Alimony falls under a high level of scrutiny from courts regarding...

During divorce proceedings or the beginning of a legal separation, it is easy for the involved parties to feel animosity and anger toward one another. Even if the divorce was a long time coming or the parties initially came...

Here at Hildebrand Law, PC, we understand that divorce is a large part of what makes up family law. Irreconcilable differences, issues with how to raise children, and countless other things can factor into the decision to...

A legal separation for splitting from your spouse has a list of advantages, including allowing you both to stay on the same insurance plans, in some cases, and receive tax credits by filing joint income tax returns....

If you are thinking about a divorce, you may also be thinking about the alternatives to divorce in Arizona. Most people consider alternatives to a divorce because they are not sure they are ready to take that next step in...

Legal separation cases offer some advantages to divorce in Arizona. However, there are also disadvantages of a legal separation you should consider before deciding whether to file legal separation instead of a divorce. Even...

If you have decided you need to end your marriage, you may be wondering what the advantages of a legal Separation are in Arizona. One of the first decisions you need to make is whether to file for a legal separation or a...

In November of 2016, the Arizona Court of Appeals reviewed and rendered a decision in the case of Sherman v. Sherman. Presiding Judge Peter B. Swann delivered the ruling of the Court, in which Judge Lawrence F. Winthrop and...

In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Obergefell v. Hodges, declaring that the Constitution protected the right of same-sex couples to marry. This required Arizona courts to reinterpret family law in Arizona in same-sex...

In December of 2016, the Arizona Court of Appeals reviewed and rendered a decision regarding, among other things, what happens when a parent overpays child support in the case of Allen v. Allen. Judge Staring authored the...