Tuesday, April 15, 2014

What is an Arizona Family Law Attorney?

An Arizona Family Law Attorney is an individual who practices several specific areas of law that deal with domestic relationships in the state of Arizona.  Their clients are from all walks of life and are usually in need of desperate legal help because of a difficult situation in their home life.  Family Law Attorneys are usually extremely compassionate individuals who believe in the law and the sanctity of the family.  They keep long hours, work diligently to learn their craft and often are aggressive advocates for the causes of their clients.  The work they do ranges from simple divorces to complex child custody battles and they are usually the voice of reason in wilderness to individuals who find themselves in highly emotional conflicts involving ex-spouses, children, property and finances.

Areas Of Practice

An Arizona Family Law firm usually handles all, or any part of, of the following areas:
  • ·         No-Fault Divorce
  • o   Alimony or what is known as Spousal Maintenance
  • o   Division of Property
  • o   Community Waste
  • o   Legal Separation
  • o   Annulment
  • ·         Child Custody
  • o   Visitation or what is known as Parenting Time
  • o   Legal Decision Making
  • o   Third Party or Grandparent's rights
  • o   Relocation
  • o   Child Support
  • o   Child Support Enforcement
  • ·         Mediation
  • ·         Pre-Nuptial agreements
  • ·         Cohabitation agreements
  • ·         Modification of existing orders

Initial Consultation

Many law firms will offer a free initial consultation so you can get to know the Arizona Family Law Attorney who will be assigned to your case.  During this consultation, you are afforded a private relationship that is protected by law and can discuss anything with your attorney without fear of it being repeated.  Before attending this consultation, it is best to write down all of the issues you know of and all of the questions you may have.  It is also best if you can provide any documents that may be pertinent to your case such as bank statements, bills, birth certificates, marriage license or prenuptial agreements you may have in your possession.  Your attorney can only help you to the extent you are willing to be honest about the issues at hand and with an idea of what you would like to see as an outcome for going to court.

Disclaimer

The information on this website is designed to be informational in nature and not intended to replace actual legal advice from a trained professional.  If you are considering hiring an attorney for family law issues, please call 602-889-6273 to arrange for a free initial case evaluation with an experienced Arizona Family Law Attorney from Enholm & Salekin Law today.



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