Family law is extremely unique and having a family law attorney / divorce attorney working with you is very important. The ideal family law attorney is going to need to understand all aspects of the law so that they can provide you with a tailored representation and protect any assets you have along with protecting your children through this tough time. When evaluating which attorney to work with, you should consider:

• The attorney's past experience
  
• Their past successes
  
• Their willingness to go to trial if needed
  
• Their reputation in the community
  

If you need help with a family law matter, schedule a consultation with one of our family law attorneys so that we can evaluate your case. In your consultation, we will help you understand what your next steps need to be.

Both the husband and wife are able to seek alimony payments during their divorce proceedings. Spousal maintenance can also be a temporary agreement as well as a permanent one. The judge tends to award temporary alimony to the lower-income spouse during the divorce process to help pay for legal expenses and keep up his or her standard of living. Some things that the judge may consider when determining spousal support are:

• The duration of the marriage
• If one party is of the age that they may find it difficult to gain employment to meet his or her needs
• Whether one part helped the other by putting them through school
• Whether one party lacks sufficient property to meet his or her needs
• Whether one party is unable to be self-sufficient through appropriate employment

Assets and property acquired during a marriage are presumed to be community property that must be divided equally under Arizona law. Any property that was owned prior to marriage or that was gifted or an inheritance is considered separate property and should not be divided. A standard marriage deals with shared assets involving bank accounts, a home, and vehicles. But a high asset marriage has more assets to divide which brings complexities. Some of the assets we have worked with are:

• Business interests
  
• Multiple homes or vacation properties
  
• Investment portfolios
  
• Complex retirement accounts
  
• Real estate investments
  
• Trusts
• High-end vehicles
  
• Stock options
  
• Valuable artwork or jewelry
  

Most people question if they should consider a prenup agreement before they get married. A prenuptial agreement can provide a lot of benefits. A prenuptial agreement provides a proactive plan going into a couple’s marriage that outlines a course of action on the occurrence of almost anything. Prenups provide certainty when an important event takes place such as divorce or disability. If you fall into any of the following categories, you should consider getting a prenup:

• If either party is expecting an inheritance.
  
• If you or your future spouse have significant assets.
  
• If one spouse is far wealthier than the other.
  
• One spouse is already retired.
  
• If one spouse is much older than the other.
  
• If one spouse owns all or part of a business.
  
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