Do I Need an Attorney to Get Divorced in Arizona?

If you are thinking about divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody, or settlement in Arizona and don’t know if you should hire an attorney, we can help answer this for you! Divorce is hard anyway, as it is emotionally and physically overwhelming. Not only does one experience a range of emotions, but it can lead to sadness or depression even if you are the one who initiated the process. For some, it takes a while to come to terms and may undergo phases of shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Individuals undergo their emotional journey, and it is different for everyone.

Is Arizona a Community Property State?

However, talking about divorce in Arizona is contested, in which both parties cannot agree, whereas uncontested means both parties can agree. Arizona is a community property state, meaning the assets acquired during marriage should be equitably distributed. It means all assets, property, debts, etc., acquired during marriage are considered as community property. Suppose one spouse owns a business or has an interest in a company that was acquired or owned before the marriage; that is considered the spouse’s sole and separate property. Any property earned before the marriage is also considered separate property. It may seem straightforward, but not, and this is where you will need an attorney for the divorce.

How Shaffer Family Law Can Help?

Shaffer Family Law has helped hundreds of people dissolve their marriages. We have more than 20 years of experience confidently handling all types of divorce, from straightforward, uncomplicated divorces with no children and little property to complex dissolution cases involving significant assets and contested child custody issues. We provide all our clients with a realistic perspective of their unique situation and the potential legal outcomes, which allows them to make informed decisions throughout the process. We work diligently to achieve our client’s goals professionally and ethically.

Our team and staff are dedicated to helping and representing you and your case. The first step is to understand the case, and it will take some time to understand your legal situation so that we can answer all your questions. After your initial consultation with our attorneys, you will know what you are facing and what can happen to your case. We are committed to helping our clients through these challenges with a compassionate yet uncompromising representation. We map a substantial plan that will work for you and remove your worries. For a consultation, reach out to Shaffer Family Law at (480) 470-3030 today. 

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