Changes In the Tax Rules Associated With Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)

Changes In the Tax Rules Associated With Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, recently approved into federal law, is bringing a major change to the divorce arena. Specifically, the issue of alimony (or “spousal maintenance” as it is called in Arizona) will be changing in terms of how it is counted for tax purposes.The...
Common Law Marriage in Arizona

Common Law Marriage in Arizona

A question I receive fairly often is whether or not common law marriage is recognized in Arizona. This article is designed to address what common law marriage is and explain when Arizona acknowledges it.What Is Common Law Marriage?While there is some variance from...