If your spouse is intentionally evading the service of divorce papers in Arizona, do not despair. You can still effectively achieve your divorce goals. Arizona does require serving your spouse with divorce papers but offers multiple ways to do so when a spouse is intentionally or unintentionally “unavailable.”
Arizona is a community property state. In fact, it is one of only nine in the United States. There are some common misconceptions regarding what is considered community property in an Arizona marriage and how community property is divided in an Arizona divorce.
If you are contemplating an Arizona divorce or are in the midst of a divorce, you may be concerned about your tax filing status. The following is a brief overview of matters to consider when approaching tax filing season with your soon-to-be ex-spouse.
Arizona is a community property state. Therefore, both spouses share equitably in all property acquired, earned, and purchased during the marriage. This includes not only houses, cars, and tangible goods but also retirement assets like pensions, 401k, and IRA accounts.
