Phoenix Arizona Family Law Blog

When couples in Arizona decide to end a marriage, things can get messy rather quickly. The word divorce in itself is enough to bring about a myriad of mixed emotions. Its common knowledge that people will change over time, and marriages have to adapt or the marriage will be doomed to fail. A high-profile celebrity couple recently made headlines as they announced their separation.

According to reports, actor Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan have decided to end their marriage. The couple has a 4-year-old daughter and were married almost nine years. Questions remain as to what comes next after the couple has decided to split. A prenuptial agreement, or lack thereof, will determine the complexities of the separation. Legal experts agree that, either way, the high-income levels and celebrity status of the couple will most likely make for a complicated divorce.

Working with your ex to raise the children you share can be challenging. Even when there are good days, you might be wondering when things will turn sour again. The type of parenting relationship the two of you have has a big impact on how you will be able to handle trying times.

For those who are in a shared parenting arrangement, having a close relationship with your ex can work in your favor. Obviously, you and your ex both want what is best for the child and are willing to work to make that happen. Even then, you might still find yourself facing some challenges. Here are some tips to help you work through the challenges and prevent future issues:

Supplying basic the needs of children such as food and housing can get quite expensive in this day and age, especially for single parents. In order to see that the needs of the children are being met, noncustodial parents are often required by law in Arizona to pay child support to custodial parents. However, it is not uncommon for discrepancies to arise regarding the details and amounts of these payments.

Recently, a child support battle between famous singer Britney Spears and her ex-husband Kevin Federline made headlines. Apparently, Federline wants an increase in the amount of child support payments from Spears. The couple has two sons together and, according to records, Federline has had full custody of the children since 2008. Reports say that Spears currently pays about $20,000 monthly to Federline.

For couples in Arizona and elsewhere, the end of a marriage is a life-altering experience that can quickly become stressful, traumatic and definitely expensive. When a celebrity couple decides to divorce, it can quickly turn complicated due to the division of multiple properties and other aspects non-celebrities generally don't face, such as royalty rights. However, like all divorces, celebrity divorces are sometimes settled quickly, allowing both parties to move on.

Recently, a long, drawn-out divorce involving famous singer Mary J. Blige and her former spouse, Kendu Isaacs, made headlines when the ex-spouses finally settled their differences. According to reports, Blige and Isaacs filed for divorce in mid-2016 after 13 years of marriage. The couple were supposed to appear in court recently, but court documents say that their divorce has been settled.