Divorce is never an easy process, either emotionally or legally, but in some divorce cases in Chandler or elsewhere, they are particularly complex. A complex divorce is one between spouses with a high degree of conflict in matters such as child custody or spousal support, or one in which the spouses have a high net worth or diverse financial portfolio. When an Arizona divorce becomes a complex divorce, a spouse needs a Chandler divorce attorney with a strong history in navigating complex divorce cases in Chandler with the best possible results for their clients.
Divorce is rarely simple, but for some spouses, they are highly complex due to the unique circumstances of the marriage and divorce. While a prenuptial agreement helps to minimize the complexity of many divorces, the majority of divorcing spouses do not have an enforceable legal agreement setting the terms of their divorce. In these cases, disputes often arise. Common disputes in financial matters during divorce include the following:
In other complex divorce cases, the legal tangles are not related to the spouse’s financial assets and debts, but instead, they involve disputes over child custody or spousal support. For instance, in cases of domestic abuse or accusations of child neglect or abuse.
Preparing for a divorce is always important, but it’s especially beneficial in a complex divorce situation. To prepare for a financially complex divorce, it’s helpful to begin a file with copies of bank and investment account statements, property deeds, titles, and tax documents. Business owners must have full valuations performed on their businesses to prepare for the equal division of their marital assets. To prepare for a divorce with complex issues concerning child custody, domestic abuse, or requests for spousal support, it’s helpful to document evidence supporting your claims. Arizona divorce courts make all custody decisions in the best interests of the child and presume that continued close contact with both parents is in the child’s best interest. This is a rebuttable presumption, meaning one spouse may present arguments to rebut the court’s presumption that it’s in their child’s best interest to have equal parenting time with the other parent.
If you are anticipating a complex divorce process ahead due to child custody arguments, spousal support disputes, or complex financial assets, you need a Chandler family law attorney with experience in this area of Arizona divorce law. You need an individualized strategy tailored to the unique requirements of your complex situation rather than a cookie-cutter approach that won’t achieve the best possible outcome in your case. Call Wilson-Goodman Law Group, PLLC so we can take action to protect your family’s best interests in your complex Chandler divorce case.
