Children with Special Needs

Gillespie, Shields & Associates

There is no doubt that when spouses have special needs children or disabled children, a great deal of stress is placed on the marriage.  Having special needs children can be extremely emotional, confusing and demanding and can also have an adverse effect on a marriage over time.  In some cases, spouses may decide to divorce after having disabled children.  When this happens, one spouse may be left to care and look after the child while the other spouse tries to move on with his/her life.  In these types of cases, it is important that both parents remember that they have responsibilities and obligations to their children.  Parents are responsible for their children’s day-to-day necessities, support and required medical treatment.  Divorce does not terminate these obligations, just the marriage itself.

If you are currently going through a divorce and you have a child that is physically or mentally disabled, you will want to make sure that your child’s present and future needs are taken care of.  This means that during your divorce, special consideration must be given when establishing child support, child custody and visitation.  In order to ensure that your child remains provided for, it is always a wise idea for you to hire a lawyer who has handled prior divorce cases involving children with special needs, like the lawyers at Gillespie, Shields & Associates.

Arizona Family Lawyers

Helping Clients in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler & Gilbert

At Gillespie, Shields & Associates, we have extensive experience in litigating and negotiating divorce cases that involve children with special needs.  Whether the children have physical or mental disabilities, our firm is prepared to get involved and make sure that the needs of the children are adequately met by both parents.  We know that disabled children typically need additional emotional and financial support.  This is especially true in cases where children have long-term illnesses or disabilities that demand ongoing medical treatment.  When handling these types of cases, our Phoenix divorce lawyers will do everything possible to ensure that children remain protected and have the resources they need to remain healthy.

If you are looking for an empathetic Phoenix divorce attorney, do not hesitate to contact Gillespie, Shields & Associates today!