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Hernandez Family Law

Redefining Family Law

June 23, 2014 by Wendy Hernandez Leave a Comment

Michael Moore and the Divorce Date of Separation The documentary filmmaker, Michael Moore, is about to engage in one doozy of a divorce. Moore and his wife, Kathleen Glynn, married more than 23 years ago. One major dispute in the proceeding is the determination of the date of separation.   Before I go into more […]

Filed Under: Deadlines, Divorce, Property Issues Tagged With: arizona, Arizona community property, community property, date of separation, dos, equitable distribution, michael moore, Michigan

March 14, 2014 by Wendy Hernandez Leave a Comment

The “Odd” Problem About Personal Property in Divorce Interior Decorating and The Rule of Three   Written by: Stefano Ceroni   Has anyone ever heard of the “Rule of Three” when it comes to interior decorating?   Of course not…me neither! In fact, who’s heard of any rules regarding home décor, other than let’s say, […]

Filed Under: Property Issues, Uncategorized Tagged With: community property, division of personal property, divorce, personal property

November 25, 2013 by Wendy Hernandez Leave a Comment

How Courts are Dividing Student Loans in Divorce Written by: Stefano Ceroni   Generally, Arizona community property law principles are pretty simple: any asset or debt accumulated during the course of the marriage is considered community in nature and subject to equitable division.   Meaning, each party is usually entitled to ½ of the community […]

Filed Under: Debt, Property Issues, Uncategorized Tagged With: community debt, community property, divorce, student loan debt

November 4, 2013 by Wendy Hernandez Leave a Comment

The Value’s in the Bag: How to Value Property During Divorce Written by: Tracy Augustin   I recently tried a case in which the main issue in dispute was how to value property during divorce.  I’m not just talking about any property though.  I’m talking about a handbag collection.    Yes, you heard me right…a handbag […]

Filed Under: Property Issues, Uncategorized Tagged With: community property, divorce, Phoenix family law attorney, property division, sole and separate property

September 30, 2013 by Wendy Hernandez Leave a Comment

Division of Community Property: Divorce Shares Something With Horseshoes Written by: Stefano Ceroni   When it comes to the division of community property (property that is accumulated during your marriage), a lot will hinge on whether you live in (1) an Equitable Distribution State or (2) a Community Property State.   In the United States […]

Filed Under: Community Property, Property Issues Tagged With: Arizona divorce, community property, horseshoes, property division

August 22, 2013 by Wendy Hernandez Leave a Comment

“L’Eggo my Eggo”-AZ Sole and Separate Property Written by: Stefano Ceroni   Just because Arizona is a “community property” State doesn’t mean Arizona divorce couples can’t own sole and separate property. In fact, only property acquired during marriage (with a few small exceptions) is actually considered “community property.”  In other words, each party could potentially […]

Filed Under: Community Property, Property Issues Tagged With: Arizona divorce, Arizona property laws, community property, sole and separate property

August 8, 2013 by Wendy Hernandez Leave a Comment

AZ Community Property, Commingling and Cooties Written by: Stefano Ceroni   Even if they know and understand AZ community property laws, divorcing couples often assume that if a party owns a financial account or vehicle that is solely in one person’s name, the spouse has no rightful claim to that asset.   Unfortunately, these people […]

Filed Under: Community Property, Property Issues Tagged With: Arizona community property, commingling, community property, cooties, inheritance, transmuted

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