A recent opinion from the Arizona Court of Appeals brings up (and corrects) a terrible idea: jointly owning property with your ex-spouse after divorce. If you or your spouse wants to own property jointly after divorce, you should listen to the

State of the Podcast 2020

Mar 2nd, 2020 13m 29s

2020 brings a lot of changes to Arizona Divorce Podcast. In this episode I provide updates on my new law firm, episode frequency and content for 2020, and the various changes to the website.

Estate Planning During Divorce

Aug 19th, 2019 17m 30s

The majority of American adults don't have an estate plan in place. So why should you think about estate planning while going through a divorce? It's not as if you don't have enough on your plate already. In this episode I discuss the ramificat

Rule 4 - Computing Time and Deadlines

Aug 8th, 2019 18m 7s

Divorce is litigation and litigation is driven by deadlines. In this episode I cover the ins and outs of Rule 4 which governs how time (e.g. deadlines) are governed and calculated under the Rules of Family Law Procedure. Listen to this episode

Community Liens in Real Estate and Disclaimer Deeds

Jun 18th, 2019 46m 14s

Special guest Glenn Halterman appears on the show to discuss community liens in real estate, as well as disclaimer deeds and how they affect the characterization of property. Community liens arise when community funds are used to enhance one sp

Rule 69 Agreements

May 31st, 2019 15m 9s

Rule 69 under the Family Law Rules of Procedure allow the parties, and/or their attorneys, to enter into binding agreements. This is important for divorcing parties to be able to make settlements that cannot later be undone so progress can be m

Legal Decision-Making Update - Paul E. Case Update

May 14th, 2019 15m 9s

Back in episodes 3a and 3b we discussed the Nicaise and Paul E. cases. The Arizona Supreme Court has since ruled on the Paul E. case. In this episode I address the ruling and how it might impact the majority of people who will share joint legal

Rule 49 Initial Disclosure Requirement

Apr 9th, 2019 20m 46s

In every divorce case, the parties will be required to disclose a great deal of information, typically within 40 days of the Response to the divorce Petition being filed. In this episode, I teach you the several aspects of Rule 49, when the dis

Retirement Planning after Divorce

Apr 3rd, 2019 35m 31s

We all want/need to retire one day. Even though it seems like a distant problem, the more we do now the better it will be in the future. In this episode I interview Sam Kasper, a wealth management and financial planner, and learn some tips and

Filing a Resolution Statement

Apr 2nd, 2019 21m 50s

Before you go to a Resolution Management Conference (RMC), you will almost certainly have to file a Resolution Statement. The rules require it to be done shortly after the initial disclosure and most court orders scheduling an RMC will order it

What is a Resolution Management Conference?

Mar 26th, 2019 24m 40s

Most people going through a divorce will end up going to a Resolution Management Conference. For many, this will be the first time going to court in their divorce case. Thus, you might be wondering what is a Resolution Management Conference, wh

Legal Separation vs. Divorce

Mar 20th, 2019 11m 56s

Divorce can be daunting and/or feel so permanent, and so sometimes the thought of a legal separation is more palatable. What's the difference between a legal separation and a divorce? Well, not as much as you might think. They are far more simi

Motion for Temporary Orders

Mar 13th, 2019 15m 57s

Wondering what happens right after filing for divorce? When do you get support? Who gets to stay in the house? When do you get the kids? In this episode I discuss temporary orders under 25-315 and the various types of orders the court can enter

How to File for Divorce

Mar 5th, 2019 14m 29s

Filing for divorce is relatively straightforward, however, it's not necessarily easy either. Learn some of the statutes that you should be aware of before you even file to know if you can file for divorce in Arizona, as well as what you should

5 Reasons You are going to Lose Your Divorce

Feb 26th, 2019 16m 9s

Divorce can be incredibly emotional, and involve a lot of people telling you what you should do. Over the years I have seen 5 common things people do that are self-destructive and have a negative impact on their divorce. Learn from others and a

Spousal Maintenance Changes in the Law

Feb 20th, 2019 15m 24s

Spousal maintenance is one of the more litigated issues in divorces. There have been two recent changes in the law that may make more people qualify for spousal maintenance, but also make awards get even smaller. In this episode I discuss those

Filling out an Affidavit of Financial Information

Feb 13th, 2019 19m 30s

In most divorces both parties will be required to fill out, file, and disclose an Affidavit of Financial Information (AFI for short). It is one of the more important documents in your divorce and the Court's generally rely heavily on the inform

Community vs. Separate Property

Feb 11th, 2019 19m 1s

In a divorce in Arizona, find out what the courts do with community property and separate property of the spouses, and how the courts determine whether property is community versus separate. In this episode I discuss the main statutes to explai

How to hire the right divorce lawyer for you

Feb 6th, 2019 22m 22s

Hiring a divorce lawyer can be expensive, and a highly consequential decision, for better or worse. Make the right call by really considering some key factors before meeting with a lawyer and making a decision to hire the right one for you. In

Legal Decision-Making Part 3B Paul E. v. Courtney F.

Feb 4th, 2019 20m 7s

The last part of the legal decision-making series. Learn how recent cases from 2018 affect how the court's view their authority, or lack thereof, to make decisions in lieu of the parents for kids, and how that may impact the courts going forwar

Legal Decision-Making Part 3A (final-say authority)

Jan 30th, 2019 20m 39s

In this third part of the legal decision-making series, I make adjustments on the fly as a recent ruling from the Arizona Supreme Court affects/reverses the ruling on Nicaise v. Sundaram that I was originally planning on discussing. Learn how t

Legal Decision-Making Part 2 of 3: Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse

Jan 28th, 2019 26m 6s

This is part 2 of 3 in a series on Legal Decision-Making in divorce in Arizona. In this part of the series, learn how domestic violence, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and sex offender status can impact how the Court can/will award legal decision-m

Legal Decision-Making Part 2

Jan 28th, 2019 26m 6s

Legal Decision-Making Part 1 of 3

Jan 23rd, 2019 16m 2s

This is Part 1 in a three part series on Legal Decision-Making in Arizona divorces. Learn the 11 factors that the Court must consider in every single divorce case when deciding whether to give one or both parents legal decision-making over thei

Introduction to Arizona Divorce Podcast

Jan 23rd, 2019 11m 50s

Introduction episode. Learn all about the legal issues you'll face in your divorce, as well as the latest updates, developments, and news on divorce laws in Arizona. In this episode you'll learn about the ADP owner and host, Spencer Schiefer, a

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