Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

I am getting divorced in Arizona.I am 56 and my soon to be ex is 45. He chose to not participate in his companies 401K. We have been married for 11 years. Since he left, I still mae mortgage payments and maintain all bills on the home, and I still contribute to my 401k. His paycheck did not allow me to maintain a 401K. Now his lawyer is going after mine. I do not feel this is right as I have saved to provide for my retirement and I am a lot closser to it than my ex. What is your advice?


Asked on 8/19/10, 3:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Rich Peters R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

The bottom line is that all community propetry which accumulated during the marriage must be divided. There may be some creative theories to address his lack of contribution, but the normal situation would result in him getting half of yours.

We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options for defending this claim. This is obviously a very important matter, and you should not go in alone.

One of our attorneys can explain the issues and procedures better in person. As you can imagine, there is too much to cover via email. We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss your matter in detail.

Please call us directly to discuss the specifics of your matter, or contact my assistant Gina or my paralegal Jennifer to schedule your free 1/2 hour consultation.

/s/ Rich J. Peters

R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

1422 North 2nd Street, Suite 100

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

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As far as Mike Gizzo goes I have never spoken with him face to face He however did show the property to his potentual buyers

and after having several phone calls with him about the property He stated that it is priced right and with the correct marketing he felt confident that he could sell it. He spoke with his broker and they agreeg that if the court would allow them to take the listing they would work dillengently to sell it in the best interest of all partys.

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Answered on 8/24/10, 3:51 pm


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