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Divorce in Phoenix

With the widely-circulated statistic of one-out-of-two marriages ending in divorce, the legal termination of marriages has become a reality for the modern Phoenix family. Previously, most states required that a spouse had to prove that the other spouse was guilty of “fault,” such as adultery, in order to get a divorce. However, Arizona now allows couples to file for “no fault” divorce, in which parties may simply claim irreconcilable differences as the legal grounds for divorce. Arizona is also unique in creating “covenant marriages” which allow couples to choose to enter a marriage in which divorce can only be granted for specific reasons listed in state law, such as adultery, the commission of a felony, or abandoning a home.

Divorce is a complicated process that involves the separation of marital property, custody and financial support of children, and alimony (if applicable), and it is advised that you seek the assistance of a skilled Phoenix Family Law attorney if you are going through a divorce.


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Heidi Klum to Seal: 'You're Out!'

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On “Project Runway”, the fashion designer reality TV show contest hosted by supermodel Heidi Klum, “One day you are in. The next day you are out.

The same, it seems, can be applied to celebrity marriages.

Klum is reportedly filing for divorce from singer Seal after seven years of marriage, reports The Huffington Post.

Arizona Shower Door Owner Tried to Kill Divorcing Wife?

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Recent studies have claimed that getting a divorce can lead to an earlier death from natural causes. For the estranged wife of Phoenix businessman Fred B. Knadler, however, going through a divorce may have almost led to her early death from a more sinister cause.

Phoenix Police believe the divorce process may have been frustrating enough to make Knadler want to kill his wife - literally, reports azfamily.com.

UA Study: Get a Divorce, Face an Earlier Death?

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We all know that love doesn’t come easy, and divorce doesn’t come cheap. But a recent University of Arizona study claims that going through a divorce could come with more serious costs than just depleting your wallet.

A survey of 32 published studies found that divorced adults have a significantly higher risk - approximately 23 percent - of early death than married adults, reports The Arizona Republic.

Apparently, getting a divorce may be just as bad for your health as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day, getting limited exercise, being overweight and drinking heavily, according to UA psychology professor and the study’s lead author David Sbarra.

Woman Faces Assault Charges for Running Over Cheating Husband

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Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned - especially when she's aiming her car at you.

A Mesa woman faces domestic violence charges of aggravated assault and criminal damage for running over her allegedly cheating husband, reports The Arizona Republic.

Police believe Colene Barker intentionally struck and ran over her husband in Monday because he was trying to leave her for another woman. Witnesses also say she rammed into his car twice before taking her anger out on him.

To add insult to injury, witnesses say Barker stood over him and taunted him while he was "rolling in pain" on the ground.

The Straw that Broke Kobe's Marriage: Vanessa Files for Divorce

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It's safe to say that all of Kobe Bryant's apologies and all of the diamonds in the world couldn't put his marriage back together again.

Vanessa Bryant finally filed for divorce on Wednesday after years of alleged infidelity by the Los Angeles Lakers star, reports CNN.

Kobe's soon-to-be ex-wife cited irreconcilable differences in the filing. The two have been married for almost 11 years and have two daughters together.

The Cost of a Phoenix Divorce

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Love doesn't come easy, and divorce doesn't come cheap. Just thinking of financial issues during a divorce, such as splitting your assets, may already give you a headache. Add in the fact that you actually have to pay to get divorced, however, and you may just want to stay married.

In Maricopa County, the cost of filing for a divorce will set you back $321 , reports ABC15 News. This doesn't include other procedural costs that may be added depending on the specific elements of the divorce, according to Aaron Nash of the Maricopa County court system.

And if you'd rather have someone fill out the paperwork for you, it could cost you an extra $199. Add $100 on top of that if you have children.

Your Health after Divorce: Fitter Men, Fatter Women?

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Phoenix men, you’ll be happy to know there may be at at least one upside to divorce - a whittled-down waistline. Unfortunately for Phoenix females, the same isn’t true. In fact, you are more likely to get bigger than smaller.

Life isn’t fair, we know.

A study released last year from the American Journal of Epidemiology found that men experienced a significant increase in fitness levels compared to a decrease in fitness for women after undergoing a divorce, reports the United Kingdom’s Daily Mail.

Facebook Divorce: Judge Orders Couple to Swap Social Media Passwords

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Since Facebook and other social media sites have been blamed for causing 20 percent of divorces in America, it was only a matter of time before your social media information was up for grabs during divorce and custodial battles.

Well, the time is nigh divorcing couples: A judge in Connecticut reportedly ordered a couple to exchange their social networking passwords, according to Forbes.

With the court order, Stephen and Courtney Gallion now have access to each other's Facebook and dating website profiles and all of the information that data entails. Given how notoriously open people have been on social media sites, it's likely to be a lot.

Kim Kardashian Divorce 101: AZ Annulments, Alimony and Prenups

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The much-hyped fairy tale romance involving Kim Kardashian and NBA player Kris Humphries is reportedly coming to an end just 72 days after it became legally official, reports CBS Los Angeles. Along with the gossip surrounding the reasons for the dissolution, Kim Kardashian's divorce provides a veritable treasure trove of considerations Arizona couples should take into account when deciding on marriage and divorce.

First, news reports have stated that neither Kardashian or Humphries will be seeking an annulment although they have only been married for less than three months. Under Arizona law, a couple can file for an annulment if the marriage is considered invalid for such enumerated reasons as misrepresentation, concealment of disease, or inability to consummate the marriage. In an annulment, a marriage is treated as if it never existed.

End Your Marriage, Throw a Divorce Party?

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Under Arizona divorce law, getting a divorce is much easier than it used to be. Typically, a couple only has to show a court that the marriage is "irretrievably broken," and voila! Marriage over.

The emotional side to coping with divorce, however, is not as simple. When it's your heart that is "irretrievably broken," it will take more time to repair it than the time required to file a divorce. However, some divorcees have decided not to bemoan their new single status and, instead, are throwing themselves a "divorce party" to celebrate their new lives, reports CBS Los Angeles.