In Arizona, all property acquired by a couple after marriage is presumed to be community property. However, a couple can formally agree to hold real property as joint tenants. Can one spouse decide to reconvert the joint...

Some people have asked if filing for paternity in Arizona stops the adoption of a child in Arizona. In Arizona, a man who hasn’t yet proved paternity can register as a putative father on the Putative Father Registry in...

Arizona law requires every parent to financially support their children. If someone else supports a nonpaying parent’s child, the law implies a promise from the parent for reimbursement. Can someone who provided support for...

Arizona law limits no-contest (in terrorem) provisions in wills and trusts. They can only be applied if a person contests without probable cause. In the case of In re Estate of Shaheen Trust, 341 P.3d 1169 (1995), the Court...

Under Arizona law, a spendthrift provision in an estate planning trust prevents a credit from attaching a beneficiary’s interest. The provision also prevents the beneficiary from transferring his interest voluntarily. The...

Meaning of Home State Child Custody Jurisdiction in Arizona The meaning of home state child custody jurisdiction in Arizona is defined by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (“UCCJEA”). This...

Some people ask about the effect of denial of visitation on child support payments in Arizona. Under Arizona law, every parent owes a duty to support their children financially. This is true even if the parent with custody...

Spouses in Arizona Have a 50% Interest in Community Property Under Arizona law, each spouse has a one-half share in the couple’s community property. One spouse cannot dispose of more than their share when they die. But does...

Severing Parental Rights Due to Mental Illness in Arizona Under Arizona law, a child can be declared dependent if her parent or parents are unable to parent. The court can also sever parental rights to allow for a permanent...

In Arizona, the earnings of the spouses during marriage are community property. In a divorce, the court divides the money and assets between the spouses equitably. The exact division is generally left to the discretion of the...