A post-marital agreement is much like a prenuptial agreement, also commonly known as a prenup. These legal documents outline the distribution of property in the event of a divorce. The main difference is that the parties put together a prenuptial agreement before the...
Fair property division during divorce depends on having a full understanding of your property. Unfortunately, not everyone approaches this process honestly. In fact, your spouse may attempt to conceal assets so that you receive less than your fair share. What methods...
The end of a marriage will bring significant changes for every member of the family. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to child custody, and the right solution for your Arizona family depends on the individual details of your specific situation. It is beneficial...
One of the most significant ways that your divorce will affect you is through your finances. Even in an amicable divorce and with a steady income, you will likely have to make adjustments to your lifestyle and other parts of your life as you transition to your...
When going through a divorce, you know you have the right to a fair share of all marital property. This includes everything purchased, accumulated, collected and earned over the course of the marriage. This is often one of the most complex and emotionally challenging...
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The estate tax exclusion has increased to $12.06 million. This is the amount one person can pass gift and estate tax free during their life or upon death. With proper trust provisions, a married couple could pass $24.12 million. The annual amount that can be gifted each year without reporting is now $16,000 for an individual and $32,000 for a…
Attorneys Karen Stafford and Cassandra Meyer were victorious in their recent Class Action Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) case. Plaintiff, on behalf of himself and the alleged class, filed suit against a real estate company alleging violations of the TCPA based on receiving an unsolicited text message. While the case was pending, the United States Supreme Court agreed to accept…
Attorneys Debora Verdier and Chrisanne Gultz were victorious in their recent Title VII Gender Discrimination and Defamation case. The case was brought by a retired homicide detective who retired while he was under administrative investigation. The detective claimed he was constructively discharged and sought over $880,000 in related economic damages. The administrative investigation followed a criminal investigation, which started after…