Taylor House, Esq.

Modifying Non-Modifiable Spousal Maintenance

Non-modifiable spousal maintenance cannot be modified, but there may be equitable defenses to an enforcement action

Duress is the act or threat of wrongful conduct that leaves the victim with no reasonable alternative

If a parent is incarcerated, the child can still maintain a normal home through guardianship or other means if the parent stays in contact

A spouse is not entitled to reimbursement of voluntary payments of separate funds toward community obligations

Arizona House Bill 2642 would require the court to give presumptive weight to a child's wishes in a divorce case

Dividing military retirement benefits involves applying a complex framework of federal law

A ruling on a post-decree motion does not require finality language to be immediately appealable

Juvenile court opinion provides an overview of UCCJEA jurisdiction and due process requirements

Severance package accepted by husband post-service but pre-decree was his separate property