Avondale Divorce

Avondale Divorce

An Avondale divorce attorney will make sure that you understand your role and your rights when involved in a divorce in Maricopa county, Arizona. Arizona is a no-fault divorce state. This can have a significant impact on your case. No-fault means that the court makes no ruling or determination of who is at fault for the breakup of the marriage.

Arizona is a community property state. The superior court will focus on the process of equally dividing property and finances gained while the marriage existed. The court takes into account minor children, natural or adopted, during the course of a divorce. Arizona focuses on the best interests of the children involved. Regardless of what choices you make, divorce will not be ruled on by the court until 60 days after the date of filing. Working with an Enholm Law, PLLC Avondale Divorce Attorney is your best possibility to insure your issues are being addressed during this process.

Areas Of Focus

An Enholm Law, PLLC Avondale divorce attorney will focus four specific areas. These are support maintenance (alimony), property division, community waste and child custody.

Spousal Maintenance

Spousal maintenance can be assessed in the Court’s discretion. Spousal Maintenance, or alimony in common terms, is usually not awarded for marriages of short duration. If the court finds that the party who seeks spousal maintenance is financially self-sufficient, alimony is usually not awarded. Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 25-319 governs Spousal Maintenance.

Community Waste

Community waste is another area determined by the court. This is a term that is used to describe money wasted on people or items while married that have no benefit to the community of the marriage. Some common examples of community waste are drugs, excessive alcohol use and abuse, prostitutes, drugs, gifts, gambling or trips. Also included is money spent on a girlfriend or a boyfriend outside the scope of the marriage.

Property Division

Property division covers an equitable distribution of marital property and assets. These properties and assets can be both Separate or Community in nature. Separate property are assets that are not a part of the marital estate. This property will not be subject to division in dissolution proceedings. Usually, property acquired before the marriage is considered Separate Property. Community property includes assets and property acquired during the marriage. Community property is divided equally between the spouses.

Child Custody

Custody in Arizona covers several areas, the first being Legal Decision Making. The court evaluates your situation against ARS 25-403 which focuses on the best interests of the child. Either spouse could be awarded sole legal decision making. Another scenario is that one spouse could be given sole legal decision making powers. Finally, it is also possible that both parents could have legal decision making but one parent has the final say. Child support and Parenting time is also determined by the court based upon the best interests of the child.

Working with an Avondale Divorce Attorney

Your first interaction with an Enholm Law, PLLC Avondale Divorce Attorney is going to be a consultation. During your initial consultation, you and your Attorney will devise a strategy plan to move forward. This is a time set aside for you to review the important facts and legal issues of your case. You will also discuss any and all documents that have been drafted and any evidence that has been compiled. During this initial meeting, your Avondale Divorce Attorney will advise you on areas of risk and areas of strength in your case.

From this point your Avondale Divorce Attorney will set your case for a Temporary Orders Hearing or Resolution Management Conference and your case will begin to develop fully into a trial or a full settlement.

Enholm Law, PLLC – What to expect

At Enholm Law, PLLC, we take our clients seriously and realize that you are turning to us to help protect your rights and interests during this process. Any involvement with the law can be a stressful, emotional time and our staff is here to provide you the legal and personal support you need at this time. We insure that every client receives the following treatment.

  • Bi-weekly calls concerning the status of your case.
  • All of your calls will be returned within 24 hours.
  • A clear fee structure based on an hourly or flat fee model.
  • A comprehensive plan that everyone understands.
  • A high level of competency from our Attorneys.
  • Ongoing training for all of our legal staff on the most recent laws and statutes surrounding your case.
  • Meetings arranged in the Avondale area for your convenience.

Call (602) 889-6273 to schedule your first consultation with an Enholm Law, PLLC Avondale Divorce Attorney today.

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