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...

Receiving an award for damages in a personal injury lawsuit is a long and complicated process, and the money you receive is usually needed to pay for your injuries. If you are going through a divorce when the settlement is...

A divorced spouse is obviously not a current spouse, but is she necessarily a non-spouse? This issue can be important in the context of the division of an interest in Arizona State Retirement System (“ASRS”)...

Uncontested Divorces in Arizona When considering a divorce, couples should familiarize themselves with the differences between contested and uncontested divorces as this can have a major impact on how the process plays out....

If someone borrows money from you, you only have a certain amount of time to bring a lawsuit to collect it. This is called a statute of limitations. Once that limitations period is passed, you cannot bring a lawsuit. Does the...

A divorce decree is conclusive and final. However, a party can attack a final divorce decree or its terms if they establish extrinsic fraud. What is extrinsic fraud? What elements are necessary to state a case? In Bates v....

Couples divorcing in Arizona can draw up their property settlement agreements and parenting plans. The custodial parent may waive child support. The courts approve these plans, but they are not always obligated to enforce...

Today, Arizona is a no-fault divorce state. However, under the earlier law, couples could only divorce by proving fault. And if a spouse sought divorce for fault, it could not be based solely on her testimony. The testimony...

When spouses decide to divorce, they can ask a court to divide their property or they can negotiate an agreement themselves. Divorces are usually faster, cheaper and less hostile when a couple comes to an agreement between...