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Divorce and Taxes: Five Things You Need to Know

Tax treatment concerning alimony (spousal support), child custody and dependent status, child support, an tax treatment for sale of marital residence.
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Bankruptcy Does Not Releive Spouse From Paying Alimony or Parent From Paying Child Support

During these difficult economic times, and especially in Arizona, divorce attorneys often hear from  clients that their spouse or significant other has told them “You won’t get one dime of alimony. I’ll file for bankruptcy first.” The threat has been … Continue reading

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Spousal Support – What The Arizona Court of Appeals Is Thinking

In this case, the Family Court did list all of the factors pursuant to A.R.S. § 25-319(B), issued findings under each, and concluded spousal maintenance of $4,200 per month for 6 and ½ years was appropriate because it would “allow an adjustment for Wife to raise her own income, or to moderate her return to a more standard lifestyle.”
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Arizona Spousal Maintenance – Recent Opinion on Attribution of Income

Recently, the Arizona Court of Appeals decided how and when trial courts should attribute income to a spouse for purposes of calculating Arizona spousal maintenance.
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Arizona Divorce Law Primer

Arizona Divorce — No Fault Jurisdiction.  According to Arizona divorce laws, you do not need to prove grounds in order to receive a divorce. The Arizona court will grant a petition for divorce on the grounds that there has been … Continue reading

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Arizona Family Law

Arizona family law firm.  Divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, spousal maintenance, visitation, community property, grandparents rights.  

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About Nirenstein Garnice PLLC

Nirenstein Garnice PLLC is an Arizona divorce and family law firm. Our hard-earned and highly respected reputation is built on years of practicing at the highest level of skill, compassion, integrity and versatility. Our partners and associate attorneys represent clients … Continue reading

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