Legal aid

In a typical divorce scenario, both individuals usually bear the costs of their respective legal representation. However, there are scenarios where an Arizona court instructs one party to bear some, if not all, of the other party’s attorney fees. Colburn Hintze Maletta, an Arizona-based family and divorce law firm, aims to shed light on this matter.

In Arizona, a divorce decree becomes final when it is signed by the judge and filed with the court clerk. Once finalized, the terms of the decree, including asset division, child custody, and support arrangements, are legally binding. However, errors in the application of the law, miscalculations, or new evidence can justify an appeal. According to Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) § 12-2101, appeals must typically be filed within 30 days of the decree's entry.