Category Archives: arizona

Divorce and Taxes: Five Things You Need to Know

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

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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Arizona Child Support & On-Base Military Housing

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

Arizona Court of Appeals hold that the trial court should not have excluded the value of Father’s on-base housing from his gross income without determining whether its value was significant and reduced Father’s personal living expenses.  See Patterson v. Patterson, 02-10-11. … Continue reading →

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Veterans Disability Protection Act of 2010 (VDPA)

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Rachel R. James

The Veterans Disability Protection Act of 2010 (VDPA) seeks to protect disabled veterans in the courtroom. Disabled veterans who were injured in combat or in the line of duty receive disability compensation from the government. See article. This compensation is supposed to … Continue reading →

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NGS Wishes Attorney Brian D. Carroll, Esq. “All The Best”

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

It is with great sadness and also joy that Nirenstein Garnice Soderquist PLC (NGS) announces the departure of Brian D. Carroll, Esq., an associate attorney with the firm, whose practice primarly focused on divorce and family court matters.  Mr. Carroll began … Continue reading →

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Former ‘Jon & Kate’ star Jon Gosselin files for primary custody of kids

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

According to TMZ, John Gosselin has formally begun his quest for primary custody of his eight children with ex-wife Kate Gosselin. The former Jon & Kate Plus 8 patriarch filed the legal papers requesting primary physical custody on Wednesday in … Continue reading →

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Recent Ruling – Arizona Child Custody Appeal

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

Sometimes the simple things count the most.  Remember, if you are in the process of appealing a child custody determination made by the Arizona Family Court, make sure you attach a copy of the transcript of the custody hearing for … Continue reading →

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Arizona Spousal Maintenance – Recent Opinion on Attribution of Income

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

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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Child Support for an Adult Child

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

In Arizona, the family law court has the authority to award child support to an adult child. Usually child support ends when a child turns 18 years old, unless they are still in high school in which case support continues until the child graduates high school, but only until the child reaches the age of 19. However, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes section 25-320(E), the court can award child support to a child over the age of majority.
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Worker’s Compensation Ruled to be Community Property

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

In an Arizona Divorce case, if you are injured during the course of your employment and are compensated for lost wages or medical expenses, then those proceeds are considered community property. However, if you are compensated for injury to your well-being, then those proceeds are considered your sole and separate property.
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IRAs, Community Property Law, Transmutation, Commingling

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Alexander D. Nirenstein

The Arizona Court of Appeals recently rendered a decision regarding Arizona community property law in an Arizona divorce case.
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