: Assets you owned before marriage, or received as a gift or inheritance during it, generally remain yours—provided they were not "commingled" with marital funds. Critical Steps for Financial Security
: Open a checking account and credit card in your name only. This ensures access to funds if joint accounts are frozen and helps build your own credit history. : Assets you owned before marriage, or received
Protecting yourself financially in an Arizona divorce requires a firm understanding of and proactive preparation . Because Arizona is a community property state, nearly all assets and debts acquired from the date of marriage until the service of a divorce petition are owned equally (50/50) by both spouses. Core Protections Under Arizona Law : Assets you owned before marriage