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Dividing Tax Carry-Forward Losses in an Arizona Divorce
When dividing property in an Arizona divorce, most people think of obvious assets such as homes, retirement accounts, and bank balances. But a recent published decision from the Arizona Court of Appeals in Larrea v. Chand highlights a lesser-known but critically important category: dividing tax benefits tied to community losses […]
Division of Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) Benefits in an Arizona Divorce
The Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a superior court order dividing a federal retirement pension in the marital dissolution case Merkley v. Merkley, holding that a former spouse was entitled to a share of the pension valued at retirement—including post-divorce increases, cost-of-living adjustments, and a federal annuity supplement. Post-Decree Increases […]
The Benefits of Hiring a Divorce Lawyer in Arizona
If you are going through a divorce in Arizona, it is important to consider the benefits of hiring an experienced divorce lawyer. This is a difficult time, and having someone on your side who understands the process can provide a sense of security and understanding as you navigate the proceedings. […]
Required UCCJEA Affidavit in Arizona | Hildebrand Law, PC
Arizona has adopted the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (the “UCCJEA”). The UCCJEA was adopted to avoid interjurisdictional disputes between courts in different states over which state courts would have the power to establish or modify custody orders over a child. This was necessary to prevent two different states from […]