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It is no secret that, despite its best efforts, the family court system in Arizona — particularly in Maricopa County — is widely considered to be broken and unable to competently address serious family law issues. In the vast majority of cases, amicable settlement is preferable to resolution using today's adversarial civil justice system.
At The Law Firm of Michael J. Shew, Ltd., we will always seek a reasonable settlement of issues, especially those involving children, and often advocate mediation and arbitration techniques when appropriate.
Mediation/Arbitration Services
Arizona is fortunate in that there are a number of very effective mediators who have mental health, legal and judicial backgrounds. Although mediation is not optimal in every case, even the most difficult dissolution of marriage case can likely benefit from the use of private or public mediation services. We have this mediation experience, and, while it may not be easy, you do not have to go it alone. Our lawyers have the real-life experience and legal know-how to help you though your legal matter.
Collaborative Divorce
In recent years, the idea of spouses, along with their attorneys, collaborating together to achieve fair settlements has become increasingly popular. Collaborative divorce typically involves conflict-resolution processes that focus the parties away from the adversarial model of conflict resolution. This type of divorce process stays out of the courts and reduces expense, delays and, often, unanticipated and mutually undesired outcomes. A Law Firm Dedicated to Its Clients
Our firm is dedicated to providing high-quality, value-added legal representation to couples and families in all courts in the State of Arizona. Our lawyers are experienced trial attorneys who have represented hundreds of individuals in simple and complex family law litigation in the trial and appellate courts of Arizona.
Although we find that mediation can help in most divorce cases, we are always prepared to proceed to trial or make an appeal for our clients when that best promotes their interests, and we have the experience to do so.
Let us be the positive, compassionate and fully focused counsel you need to get you through your family law matter or challenge. With an office in the Ahwatukee Foothills, we serve Phoenix and Maricopa County families with skill and empathy. Call The Law Firm of Michael J. Shew, Ltd., at 888-866-8523 or contact us online.
