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The Law Firm of Michael J. Shew, Ltd., located in Phoenix, Arizona, is dedicated to providing high-quality, value-added legal representation to couples and families in all courts throughout the state. Our Maricopa County family law attorney helps clients by providing legal advice and support in:
- Divorce: Including high-asset divorce, where specialists may need to be called in to look for hidden assets.
- Bankruptcy and divorce: You or your soon-to-be ex may be experiencing financial as well as marital problems. It is important to know upfront how filing for bankruptcy affects your divorce and what you can do to ensure your personal rights.
- Property distribution: Arizona is a community property state and is defined by statute as "all property acquired by either the husband or wife during marriage." We can help find all assets so that property division is fair.
- Business and property valuations: If you own a small business or are in private practice and are filing for divorce, it is vitally important your business be evaluated and appraised by a skilled property valuations expert as soon as possible.
- High-conflict cases: If post-divorce conflicts flair up, we will continue to offer you our support, advice and counsel. Whenever possible, we will take a collaborative approach to resolving the issues, but we are also ready to take the conflict back to court for litigation. You are not alone.
- Spousal maintenance: Maricopa County Superior Court has guidelines to assist family court judges; guidelines, however, are not law, and a good attorney can help your cause.
- Child support: Child support is subject to guidelines just as spousal support is based on the assumption that parents should contribute to the support of their children in proportion to their incomes. However, deviations are allowed.
- Child custody/parenting time/grandparent visitation: When it comes to divorce issues involving children, we advocate mediation whenever possible. Learn more about mediation, its impact on children and how a good lawyer can help.
- Child relocation: If employment or other opportunities arise in another part of the state or another region of the country, court approval is required before a custodial or noncustodial parent leaves the area. We will help you understand your rights as well as what the court uses to determine what is in the best interest of the children.
- Appeals: Clients can often appeal legal orders and judgments. We are trial attorneys experienced in appeals and in appearing before appellate courts.
- Modifications: You may find that your original court order no longer matches reality. We will help you seek a modification to the original divorce decree.
Before our first meeting, please collect the documents/information listed in our new client/first meeting checklist. It will help us understand your current situation and plan for your future.
Phoenix High-Asset Divorce Attorney
Let us be the positive, compassionate and fully focused counsel you need to get you through your divorce or family law matter. With an office in the Ahwatukee Foothills, we serve Phoenix and Maricopa County families with skill and empathy. Contact The Law Firm of Michael J. Shew, Ltd., online or call toll free 888-866-8523.
