McMurdie Law

McMurdie takes your divorce seriously. We have experienced Tempe AZ family lawyers who understand how divorce impacts your entire life. We handle all aspects of divorce, including spousal maintenance, child custody, child support, asset division, visitation, and relocation, as well as matters related to alimony, child support, custody, and grandparent rights. Arizona is a "no-fault" state, meaning that the person who files for divorce can get divorced even if the other party doesn't want it. The court will not know or consider fault in the case unless someone is spending excessively on things that can be destructive for the family or home, such as drugs, alcohol, and affairs. If you are not ready for a divorce because of debts or need more time to find a job or return to work, call us. We will not rush through the divorce process to "get your case in the door.” We believe that planning and working with your spouse or another attorney will lead to a safer and better outcome. If you are ready to start your divorce, we can prepare the divorce petition in days, not weeks. If you are on a tight budget, we offer limited-scope representation for your family law case. You can get good advice while saving attorney fees. If we can resolve your case by mediation, we offer expert mediation services. Our mediators have over twenty years of experience and training in mediation. Our goal is to help you achieve your goals as quickly and effectively as possible so that both you and the children benefit. Let us help you plan and strategize for your future. The divorce petition (Petition for Dissolution of Marriage) is the first document. It must be delivered to the other party within 120 days or four months after you have filed your petition. Usually, this is ample time for the other party to receive the process. If you do not do anything in 180 days, your case can be dismissed. The Arizona courts typically schedule an initial hearing, called a “Resolution Management Conference,” after both parties have filed their petition and response. This allows the court to schedule any other services or hearings that your case may need.

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