Family
Jan. 19, 2024
Why some Californians may want to get divorced in Arizona
Legislation passed in Arizona last summer has created differences between the two states, in both the potential amount and duration of spousal support payments.
Alphonse Provinziano
Founder, Provinziano & Associates
Californians have been moving to Arizona in droves in recent years because of the lower costs for everything from housing to health care. But it turns out there may be even bigger savings for some contemplating divorce.
The higher-earning partner in a divorce could end up paying dramatically less in spousal support if they file in Arizona instead of California, due to recent changes in state law.
Under legisla...