DIVORCE ATTORNEY SIERRA VISTA AZ

Legally ending a marriage includes factors such as marital property division, alimony, child support, or child custody; it is a major decision. Whether someone is considering filing for divorce or someone has been served divorce papers, their first course of action should be to contact the experienced attorneys at Sierra Vista Divorce Law, PLLC. Our Arizona divorce practice is exclusively devoted to fairly and aggressively representing the best interests of our clients. Our lawyers will work tirelessly to make the divorce process as clear, simple, expedient, and stress-free as possible.  With Sierra Vista Divorce Law, PLLC, you will feel confident that your case will be handled with competence and compassion, from start to finish.

AFFORDABLE SIERRA VISTA DIVORCE ATTORNEY

We understand that a divorce can be an extremely emotional and challenging process and we want you to know you don’t have to go through it alone or outmatched.  Hiring the best divorce lawyer you can puts you in a position to avoid mistakes or confusion that may happen when spouses choose to face a judge without representation. Legal language, documents, and the entire divorce process can be extremely confusing and overwhelming for individuals without an extensive family law background, especially in complicated cases with children, assets, business interests involved or when a person has never gone through a divorce in the past. The attorneys at Sierra Vista Divorce Law, PLLC are qualified to handle divorces in Sierra Vista and throughout Southern Arizona. Hard negotiation, mediation and trial representation may occur in your particular case, and having a competent lawyer to represent you can provide the comfort and confidence you need to achieve your desired outcome and ultimately save you money or possibly help resolve your case quicker.

WHAT DOES DIVORCE MEAN FOR YOU?

According to divorce statistics, 40 to 50% of United States marriages end in divorce, or a dissolution of marriage, and whether your divorce is agreeable or contested it’s important you receive what is rightfully yours once a marriage ends. Taking the proper steps at the beginning of the divorce process can help protect you and your children’s interests while avoiding a substantial amount of unnecessary stress, emotional anguish, and wasted financial expense. While it’s ideal when both spouses work together and come to agreements throughout the divorce process, a smooth or easy divorce rarely occurs in today’s divorce proceedings. As a result, hiring the best divorce lawyer to assist you in navigating the Arizona divorce process is highly recommended at the outset.

Here at Sierra Vista Divorce Law, PLLC our legal team understands that a divorce can be difficult for everyone in the family, and in addition to highly competent legal counsel, part of our role includes delivering timely, honest, compassionate, and personal attention as we provide guidance throughout.

Arizona divorce cases may include:

• The Divorce Process – An outline of the Arizona divorce procedure and what to expect.
• Alimony -A lump sum or periodic payment that may be ordered by a judge from one spouse to an ex-spouse for a limited period of time or permanently.
• Child support – Arizona requires parents to continue to provide for their children, even after divorce. Arizona law requires parents to support children up to as late as age 19, if the child is still in high school, and both parents are expected to contribute in accordance with his or her ability.
• Child custody – In divorce cases that involve children, most of the time a court will determine that it is in the best interest of the child to maintain ongoing contact with both parents.  If parents cannot come up with a custody plan on their own, a court will determine how time with the child is divided.  
• Grandparent Rights – Arizona Superior Court maintains the ability to determine grandparent visitation rights in cases including divorce that occurred 3 or more months ago, after 3 or more months following the death of a parent, or in situations where the children’s parents never married.
• Guardianship – In situations including, but not limited to extreme health issues, drug or alcohol problems, or military deployment, and so on, guardianship may be granted to someone other than the parent of a child in order to provide legal and physical custody.
• Military Divorce – Above and beyond a typical civilian divorce, a military divorce may involve additional complication that needs to be taken into consideration.
• Military Retirement Division – In scenarios of divorce involving one or both spouses with military retirement benefits, those assets may be divided and distributed between the spouses at the court’s discretion.
• Prenuptial Agreement/postnuptial agreement– An agreement made by spouses either before (pre) or after (post) marriage regarding ownership or distribution of assets in the event of a divorce.
• Post-Decree Family Law – Income, child needs, and other unforeseen issues can change significantly after a divorce has been finalize which may create the need or opportunity to modify the divorce arrangement, financially, custodially, or otherwise.
• Same Sex Marriages – As laws and rights change over time and expand over time, marriage, and therefore, divorce issues, impact couples in gay and lesbian marriages as well.
• Termination of Parental Rights – For safety concerns, as well as other reasons, there may come a time when it is necessary and in the best interest of a child to terminate one parent’s custody or visitation rights through the Arizona court system.

HOW TO FILE FOR A DIVORCE IN ARIZONA

An Arizona divorce, or Dissolution of Marriage, as it’s referred to in this state, can vary greatly in terms of time and complexity based on issues such as the length of time of the marriage, asset or property ownership, and whether there are children involved.  Only one spouse is required to initiate a divorce.  This spouse is called the Petitioner.  A minimum of 60 days must pass from the date of service before a divorce can occur.  In addition, certain steps are required to complete a divorce including filing court papers, serving court papers, responding to a divorce, setting a hearing, having a trial or obtaining a consent decree, and completing the process and obtaining the final decree (divorce papers).

HOW A QUALIFIED DIVORCE ATTORNEY CAN ASSIST

A court hearing is not always required for an Arizona divorce.  In cases of negotiation or mediation, it is highly advised to retain the assistance of an Arizona divorce lawyer in order to make sure your best interest is represented.  Many times one or both spouses will attempt to navigate a divorce on their own, without the assistance of an attorney leaving them exposed to undesirable outcomes that could continue to have a financial and emotional impact lasting years. While coming to an agreement on asset division, spousal support, child support, child custody, and other issues outside of court is preferred, rest assured our team at Sierra Vista Divorce Lawyers, PLLC will assist with every legal aspect of your divorce needs and fairly and aggressively represent you and your needs in court, if needed.  We will be by your side and on your side protecting you through the entire process.

Divorce Consultation Sierra Vista AZ

Divorce proceedings can be overwhelming, and stressful, and scary in any circumstance and could have an impact lasting years or longer.  Major life issues such as income, assets, support, and even the right to see your children can come under challenge.  As proud Arizona residents ourselves, our goal is to inform you and assist you in navigating the complexities of the Arizona divorce law process with confidence knowing your rights and best interest are being protected and cared for. Don’t wait, if you’re considering divorce, or you already know you require a divorce attorney on your side, call our Sierra Vista legal team today at (520) 335-8037.