Phoenix Divorce Attorney

About Divorces in Phoenix, Arizona

Divorce is a legal term that refers to the dissolution of a marriage. Because marriage is a legally binding event, to successfully end a marriage you must get a divorce in the eyes of the law. If you and your spouse can agree on all major issues: child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, etc. you may be able to complete an uncontested divorce in about 3 to 4 months, including a 60 day waiting period after filing the initial divorce papers. If you and your spouse cannot agree on the terms of your divorce, you may need to resort to a contested divorce in court. This may take 6 months or possibly even years, depending on the case.

If you are considering divorce or are already facing the divorce process, it is important that you have a competent lawyer at your side. You may have a particularly complex divorce that involves a long term marriage or children with special needs. You or your spouse may own a business and would like to know how this may be affected in a divorce. At Gillespie, Shields & Associates our firm has the knowledge and experience necessary to apply to your case and assist you in resolving your divorce in the most timely and cost-effective manner possible. In addition to providing aggressive counsel in contested divorces in court, we are also experienced with ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) such as divorce mediation.

Why a Divorce Lawyer

Going through a divorce does not have to be an expensive and traumatic experience. In fact, with the help of a competent lawyer your Phoenix divorce may go very smoothly and may be the best thing that could have happened to you and your family.

Contact a Phoenix divorce attorney at our law firm today for more information about how we can help you.