Phoenix Divorce Law Blog

One thing that connects most Arizona residents to the rest of the world is Facebook. With over 1 billion users worldwide, the social media giant is a great way for individuals to express themselves but it can also come back to haunt them, especially in a divorce case. From nasty status updates about an ex-spouse or posting inappropriate pictures of a weekend in Sin City, social media can have negative effects in court. Many people have lost child custody or child support cases due to social media.

Recent statistics show that at least 81 percent of people going through divorce have had some form of social media used against them as evidence. For example, a father a few months ago now faces a felony failure to pay child support charge after he posted an innocuous picture on Facebook. The picture depicted the father with a large wad of cash but it was enough evidence for the courts to charge him. Similar cases have caused numerous parents to lose out on child custody and child support cases.

Divorce is something nearly half of all American weddings will experience. Imagine if one's divorce was nationally announced and every court detail or rumor was being talked about across the nation. Most individuals would hate it but that is the reality for many celebrities who go through divorce. Most Arizona residents are familiar with "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Stewart and her recent alimony claims against ex-husband and former NFL star, Kordell Stewart.

The Stewarts have decided to divorce less than two years after they were married. Anytime there is even a rumor of a celebrity divorce, the tabloids are on it and that is apparently how Porsha discovered her husband wanted to get a divorce. Blindsided, the 31-year-old responded by filing her own request for alimony from the ex-quarterback. She claims that she gave up her career to stay at home and raise her husband's child from another woman but Kordell explains that she is a celebrity who is capable of earning her own income without spousal maintenance.

Divorce can be a painful process for many Arizona residents. It can drag on for what seems like eternity and can be very stressful for a family. One of the toughest issues to sort out in divorce is child custody. Very few parents want to sever their ties with their kids, and most will do anything to keep them. That is why determining who is the primary conservator of or caregiver to the children in a post-divorce life is extremely important.

Obtaining equal 50/50 visitation rights with the children is a desired outcome for many parents going through divorce. In most Arizona family law courts, this is typically the case. The courts tend to choose the option best suited for the kids, and often will split time between both parents. There are several factors, however, that can affect this decision. For example, if one spouse is abusive or otherwise potentially harmful to the children, the courts may grant the more responsible spouse child custody.

Most Phoenix residents in tune to pop culture have heard by now that actor Ashton Kutcher and actress Demi Moore are getting divorced. After six years of marriage, the Hollywood couple decided to call it quits. The divorce may not be a surprise but Moore's demand for alimony payment from Kutcher might surprise a lot of people.

The actress is 15 years older than her ex-husband and has demanded that he pay her alimony after their divorce in December 2012. Many Hollywood insiders speculate that Moore is acting out of revenge. The actress has an estimated 150 million dollar fortune, while Kutcher is worth 140 million. Since the separation, both spouses still maintain their large fortunes. It is safe to say that Moore probably wouldn't be too hard up for money if she did not get alimony payments. Moore has more wealth than Kutcher, which greatly reduces her chances of receiving alimony. It is assumed that a judge would never allow alimony in this situation. But nonetheless, she will still try to get money from him.