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The Impact of a DUI on Divorce

Many people going through a divorce have to suffer through long, emotionally draining legal proceedings in the effort to divide properties and custodial rights. In the proceedings, a person may be pulled over for a DUI. This can have a major impact on a person’s divorce case, as DUI is treated as a very serious crime in Arizona.

To discuss how you can work to fight a DUI conviction, contact the Arizona DUI attorneys of Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., at 602-510-9999 today.

How DUI Changes Divorce

Divorce proceedings are often filled complicated arguments and deeply emotional disputes regarding the equitable division of assets, property, and debts. This can created some very heated debates in the courtroom, as each person may put forward an argument for their rights. Eventually, personal evidence of good behavior and faithfulness to the family may become a major part of the proceedings. At this point, a DUI conviction can have the following effect on a person’s claims:

  • Convicted individual is often treated as less responsible
  • The financial burden of the DUI may be used against that individual
  • The DUI can be used as an example of carelessness in the relationship

If a person is arguing over the custody of their children, a DUI can prove especially problematic as it may be regarded as indicative of irresponsibility that could potentially render a parent unfit to care for a child.

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If you have been charged with DUI, a conviction could be severely detrimental to your divorce proceedings. For more information regarding your legal rights, contact an Arizona DUI attorney withThompson & Volquardsen, P.C., by calling 602-510-9999 today.