Marriage & Prenuptials lawyers in Arizona

Firm: Sacks Tierney, PA

4250 N. Drinkwater Blvd. , Scottsdale , Arizona 85251

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Prenuptial Agreement, Probate , Trusts, Business, Probate, Marriage & Prenuptials

I focus my practice in the areas of estate planning (wills, trusts, special needs trusts, pet trusts, probate, trust administration, gifting, family business succession planning, and tax planning), transactional business representaion, and asset protection.  I also enjoy helping clients with pre- and post-marital agreements and co-habitation agreements.

Firm: Cantor Law Group

40 N. Central Avenue , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony, Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, LGBT+ Law

Andrea Banks is a family law associate with Cantor Law Group. She practices in Phoenix, Arizona, and in all surrounding counties in the State of Arizona. As an Arizona Native, Andrea has a heart of service. Born in Phoenix, but primarily raised in Flagstaff, she understands the needs of people from many different walks of life, which allows her to represent clients with genuine passion and concern. Andrea always strives to be a reliable and committed advocate to her clients during some of the most difficult times of their lives. Andrea will work tirelessly to be responsive, thorough, and make legal decisions with reason and care. Andrea will always work to achieve the best outcome possible for her clients.. Andrea received her undergraduate degree in Broadcasting Journalism from the University of Arizona and her Master’s degree from Northern Arizona University in English Education. She went on to receive her law degree from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and had the opportunity to spend her summers in the Washington D.C. area as a law intern. After coming back to Arizona, Andrea began her career as an Administrative Law Judge presiding and deciding Unemployment Appeals. Andrea then transitioned to the Attorney General’s Office where she handled hundreds of trials, mediations, and court hearings. After her time with the state, she transitioned to Maricopa County Legal Advocate Office where she represented children in Juvenile Court, removed as part of a DCS cases. She is very comfortable and confident in the courtroom, providing skilled and knowledgeable representation for her clients in that setting. Her comfortability and experience in the courtroom gives her an advantage over other attorneys in this field, which results in better outcomes and peace of mind for her clients.. Andrea focuses her practice on all juvenile matters (including adoptions, terminations and guardianships), as well as dissolutions of marriage, legal separation, child support, paternity, parenting time, legal decision-making (formerly “custody”), spousal maintenance, modifications and enforcement of existing orders, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, relocation, orders of protection, and injunctions against harassment.. Andrea is a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association, the Arizona Women Lawyers Association as well as the State Bar of Arizona.. While she is not practicing law, Andrea enjoys spending time with her wonderful husband and dog Penny, and enjoys traveling, concerts, cooking, playing the piano, and time with extended family.

Firm: Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC

7121 W. Bell Rd., Ste. 230 , Glendale , Arizona 85308

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Adoption, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, LGBT+ Law

Andrea Crawford is an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Family Law Department.. Andrea graduated with a Bachelor of Art in History with minors in Political Science and Art from Central College in Pella, Iowa in 2003. In 2010, Andrea graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law, where she obtained a Certificate in International and Comparative Law and spent a semester studying in London.. Since law school, Andrea has practiced family law, personal injury, estate planning, and probate at a private firm in Arizona. Since 2019, Andrea has practiced exclusively family law. Andrea is passionate about helping families through their most challenging time.. Education. Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida (J.D., 2010)Central College (B.A., 2003). Court Admissions. State of Arizona, 2011US District Court, District of Arizona, 2011. Personal. Andrea enjoys being a mother and foster mom to her two amazing, strong sons. She enjoys traveling and loves hockey.

Firm: State 48 Law

17851 N 85th Street , Scottsdale , Arizona 85255

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce, Child Support, Prenuptials, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials

Bryce Johnson is a founding member and lead attorney at State 48 Law. He is a confident, composed attorney dedicated to his clients working tirelessly to help them achieve the best results for their future and their family. Bryce is known for his strong communication skills, his ability to think through difficult situations, and his creative strategies backed by a clear game plan on how to move forward. The firm jokingly calls him the Pilgrim because he settles. Using creative solutions and keeping his client’s best interests protected, Bryce is resolution focused.. Before relocating to the Arizona desert for law school, Bryce was born and raised in Illinois. He attended Illinois State University for his undergraduate degree. Coming from a family of teachers, Bryce graduated summa cum laude with his Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education. His background and interest in education gives Bryce a unique approach to keeping your child’s best interests in mind throughout your family law matter.. Bryce is an avid professional sports fan and enjoys staying active in organized recreational sports leagues in the Valley. His competitive nature on the sports field translates to the office and Courtroom where he aims to out work, out prepare, and ultimately out litigate other family law attorneys to bring his clients the results they want.

Firm: Stevens & Van Cott PLLC

7373 N Scottsdale Rd Ste D225 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85253

Practice Areas: Family, Corporate & Incorporation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Appeals

Charles Van Cott has a broad family law practice, ranging from multi-million-dollar complex divorces to divorces involving only the division of debt and everything in between. Mr. Van Cott also routinely handles matters involving children, including paternity actions, dissolution proceedings involving children, post-dissolution proceedings involving modifications to existing custody (now legal decision-making), parenting time and support orders and both sides of actions seeking enforcement of such orders. He is well-versed in spousal maintenance issues, both as they arise in dissolution proceedings and in later actions to modify, extend or terminate spousal maintenance awards. He also has participated in the drafting and negotiation of numerous pre-marital and post-marital agreements.. In addition to his family law practice, Mr. Van Cott frequently appears before the Arizona Court of Appeals, representing litigants in family court, probate and civil matters. Mr. Van Cott has briefed and argued appeals. He also has successfully steered litigants through the Court of Appeals’ Settlement Conference Program, almost always enhancing the results his client obtained in the trial court before the appeal.. As a general matter, Mr. Van Cott believes in mediation as preferable to litigation in most instances. He strives to solve his clients’ issues in the most efficient manner possible, strives to be “solution-oriented” but also acts as an able advocate in court in cases not capable of settlement.. Mr. Van Cott received his Bachelor’s Degree in economics from Whittier College in 1981. He was only one of two students in his class to graduate with highest honors.. Mr. Van Cott obtained his legal education at Stanford Law School, graduating in 1984. While at Stanford, Mr. Van Cott was selected to join the Stanford Law Review, serving as the managing editor in 1983-1984. He graduated in the top ten percent of his class, resulting in his induction into the Order of the Coif.. After law school, Mr. Van Cott spent a year clerking for the Honorable Joseph T. Sneed on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He wrote bench memoranda and opinions for the panels to which his Judge was assigned. Judge Sneed taught him a great deal about legal analysis and writing. The Judge edited the first opinion he asked Mr. Van Cott to write to such an extent that the end product had no resemblance to the initial draft. Judge Sneed published the final opinion Mr. Van Cott wrote for him with no changes at all.. Mr. Van Cott began his law practice at Brown & Bain (now Perkins Coie) in Phoenix. He started in 1985, became a partner in 1991, left the firm in 1996 to spend two years working as Vice President and General Counsel to Sirius Publishing, a local consumer publishing company, before returning to Brown & Bain as a partner in 1998. Throughout his practice, Mr. Van Cott focused on corporate, securities and transactional matters. Among other experiences, he represented a Fortune 100 company divesting divisions in Kansas City and overseas. He also represented a publicly traded computer peripherals manufacturer sold to another Fortune 100 company for $250 million in late 1999.. Mr. Van Cott joined another technology company, ultimately known as iPhysicianNet Inc., in early 2000, where he worked until mid-2003. iPhysicianNet developed a video conferencing network connecting almost 7,000 primary care physicians across the United States with many of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the United States. He served as Executive Vice President for Business Development and General Counsel. While at iPhysicianNet, Mr. Van Cott working with outside counsel represented the company in a $46 million venture capital transaction – the largest in Arizona history at the time. He also helped manage relationships with the major pharmaceutical companies in the company’s network, supervised outside counsel in connection with regulatory compliance for the benefit of the company’s pharmaceutical company and physician clients and explored partnerships to leverage the company’s network of physicians.. Mr. Van Cott left iPhysicianNet in 2003 to join his current partner, Laurence B. Stevens. They launched the firm of Stevens & Van Cott, PLLC in 2004.. Mr. Van Cott still maintains a corporate and business practice, focusing on entity formation, corporate governance and transactional matters. His considerable corporate experience gives him a unique perspective and skill-set for handling the many family court matters that present business issues. It gives him a competitive advantage not shared by others lacking a comparable background.. Mr. Van Cott has held an “AV Preeminent” 5.0/5.0 rating from Martindale Hubbell®, the nation's leading attorney peer review service, for over 15 years.

Firm: Castle Law, LLC

450 N. Dobson Rd. , Mesa , Arizona 85201

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce, Prenuptials, Child Support, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials

Jason has been resolving a wide variety of family law cases, from simple to demanding. He has over a decade of unique expertise in high-conflict custody cases, many of which involve allegations of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Jason began his legal career working for the City of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office, trying criminal cases before juries and judges. This is highly unusual in a field in which the vast majority of both criminal and civil cases end up being settled out of court. Jason's trial experience as a prosecutor helped him develop the calm confidence and argumentative skill you want in family law court. His clients appreciate his ability to execute focused case strategy, communicate persuasively, connect with judges, assert dominance, and think critically in the moment.

Firm: Gillespie, Shields, Durrant & Goldfarb

1630 S. Stapley Dr , Mesa , Arizona 85204

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials, Life Insurance

I have a pragmatic and realistic approach toward law the practice of law.  Too often the law is used as a weapon and not as a tool.  I strongly believe that people can come through a divorce without having to have rolled in the mud. I earnestly seek to help the parties cooperate to achieve a better outcome than they would have otherwise have achieved through conflict alone.  However, there are times that it becomes necessary to stand up for what is right.  My clients are no one’s doormats. I believe that Fathers and Mothers have a right to be treated with respect and that through everything the children should come first.. --. Jeffrey is dedicated to helping people in their time of need.  Jeffrey McCombs was born in Salt Lake City Utah.  Jeffrey attended the University of Utah and received degrees in:  Political Science with a Certificate in International Relations and Sociology with a Certificate in Criminology.  Jeffrey was on the Dean’s list and a member of several honor societies. Jeffrey received his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law.  During law school Jeffrey was the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for being the top student in alternative dispute resolution.  Jeffrey engaged in many activities including:  Moot Court Competition; Trial Advocacy Mock Trial and was the treasurer of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society.  Jeffrey was admitted to the Arizona bar in 2009.

Firm: John W Bain, PLLC

11811 N. Tatum Blvd , Phoenix , Arizona 85028

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials

John Bain has been practicing Family Law for the duration of his legal career and has achieved excellent results.  John's client focused mission facilitates effective and zealous representation.

Firm: Gillespie, Shields & Taylorb

1630 S. Stapley Rd. , Mesa , Arizona 85204

Practice Areas: Family, Appeals, Prenuptials, Litigation, Child Custody, Alimony, Alimony, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Appeals, Litigation

Pain is inevitable; misery is optional. That is the philosophy that governs Mark Shields’ approach to legal problems, particularly in family law. While many legal issues deal with contracts, bills or dented fenders, a family law situation is thicker because it deals directly with people. What’s more, those people comprise the family, which Mark believes to be the fundamental unit of society. Because a family law issue is so important and so personal, it should be handled by someone who understands humans and someone who cares. Mark believes that being down to earth and an honest, approachable guy is just as important in the practice of law as it is in life in general.. Mark Shields has been married for over seventeen years and is the proud father of five daughters. He is a native of Phoenix and has deep Arizona roots, going back four generations. He is also a third-generation Arizona lawyer. Mark graduated from Washington High School in Phoenix and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1993 with a degree in sociology. Before earning his bachelor’s degree, Mark also spent two years in Portugal as a missionary for his church and working with people of varied backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures. After working for a year or two while his wife finished up her degree, Mark entered the J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he graduated in 1997. Mark’s law school class was ranked seventh in the nation for average GPA and LSAT scores, so he was immediately initiated into a highly competitive environment.. Mark began with Gillespie, Shields & Durrant back when it was Gillespie & Associates in 1996, prior to his last year of law school. Since that time, Mark has practiced heavily in the area of family law and has also had extensive experience in civil litigation, employment law, juvenile law, and insurance disputes.. Mark is happy to report that his approach to practicing law has changed remarkably little during this recession because he has always sought to deliver true value to his clients. Whether the case involves millions of dollars or no dollars, Mark has consistently sought to provide his clients the best service for the most accessible price.. In his spare time, if there is such a thing, Mark enjoys spending time with his family (especially when it’s in the White Mountains), listening to fine music of many genres, building high quality stereo speakers, home improvement projects, and, more recently writing. Mark has published two religious books and hopes to publish more in the years to come. Mark speaks Portuguese and has also studied Spanish, German, and a few other languages through the years.

Firm: Michelle Ogborne

21090 N Pima Rd , Scottsdale , Arizona 85255

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Business, Estate Planning, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials, Mediation

Ogborne Law, PLC focuses on preparing families for their best future. We provide legal services and representation for clients who need representation in family law issues, mediation and collaborative divorce, or wills and estate planning.. We believe that every family deserves the opportunity to be successful and we accomplish that through education, communication and planning.We are committed to helping individuals throughout their time of need and  strive to meet the needs of our clients by providing personalized attention and by developing a relationship built upon trust. Our firm approaches each case with the diligence, professionalism and dedication you deserve.. We want you to be able to come to us at any point of your marriage and, if it comes to an end, we will help you end your marriage while keeping your family intact. At Ogborne Law, PLC we protect children from the pain of divorce.

Firm: Hallier & Lawrence PLC

3216 North Third Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Marriage & Prenuptials

I  graduated from Central Washington University (B.A.) in 1987 and Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D.)  in 1990.   I have  extensive trial experience in family law, criminal law and civil matters.  Following law school, I joined the Franklin County, Washington, Prosecutor’s Office, where I tried and won numerous cases.  In 1995, I joined the law firm of Critchlow, Williams & Schuster, P.S., in Richland, Washington, where I continued as a trial attorney in the areas of family law, criminal law, and personal injury.  From 2002 until moving to Arizona in 2005, I maintained my own firm, with a continuing emphasis on family law and litigation.  Upon gaining admission to practice law in the State of Arizona in November 2005, I joined the law firm of Campbell & Mahoney, Chtd., where I tried multiple civil cases to million dollar verdicts.  Since 2012 I have practiced exclusively in the area of family law.

Firm: R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

1422 North 2nd Street Suite 100 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Adoption, Arbitration & Mediation, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials

We Fight for You.  We Protect your Interests.. Any legal matter that involves you and your family is important. Because no two families are alike, you need a lawyer who will take the time to get to know you, who will represent you from start to finish, and who will fight for you and what is important to you. At the R. J. Peters & Associates law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, you will find family law attorneys who are always on your side.. Rich J. Peters

Firm: Campo Law Firm, PLC

4815 E. Carefree Hwy., Ste. 108-498 , Cave Creek , Arizona 85331

Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Debt Collection, Credit Repair, Debt Settlement, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Estate Planning, Power Of Attorney, Probate, Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials, General Practice, Landlord & Tenant

Firm: SM2 Legal, PLLC

9573 East Shea Blvd. , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials

Shelby is a partner & lead counsel in the firm’s Family Law Practice Group. With a half-decade of experience, Shelby dedicates her family law practice to providing practicable and sustainable solutions for her clients. Shelby works with each of her clients to develop a tailored legal approach based on each client’s individual circumstances and employs this strategy to achieve the best possible outcome for each client’s particular situation.. Shelby’s practice focuses on resolving complex divorce and family law matters, which include, but are not limited to, child custody; establishment, modification & enforcement of parenting time and/or legal decision-making; child support; spousal maintenance; business valuation; and division of marital assets & debts. When meticulous case management, strategic planning, and careful negotiations do not result in settlement, Shelby’s attention to detail, thorough preparation, and exceptional litigation skills stand out in the courtroom.. Outside the Firm. Shelby was born and raised in a small town in North Dakota, where she participated in many extra-curricular activities growing up, including volleyball, basketball, track, cheerleading, band, choir, and Science Olympiad. While attending the University of North Dakota, Shelby earned a double major in Psychology and Sociology, as well as a minor in Criminal Justice. Shelby continued to participate in extra-curricular activities at the collegiate level. She was a Teaching Assistant for five different university classes, was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, and she served as the honorary Grand Marshal for the University’s 2013 Spring Commencement. Shelby was also a four-year collegiate athlete on the University of North Dakota Football and Basketball Cheer Teams.. Shelby received her law degree from Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. During law school, Shelby spent much of her time assisting with the development of ASU’s Sports Law and Business Program. She assisted with two professional symposiums, was a member of the Sport & Entertainment Law Journal and was elected as the Journal’s Director of External Affairs during her third year. Shelby graduated in the top 20% of her class and was a recipient of the Pedrick Scholar Award all six semesters of her law school career. She even earned CALI Awards for Excellence, and the top grade in her Sports Law and Legal Advocacy class.. Following graduation, Shelby joined a Phoenix-based criminal defense law firm, where she was given the opportunity to grow the firm’s family law practice right out of law school. Shelby capitalized on this opportunity and successfully developed a sophisticated family law practice in the early stages of her legal career.. In Shelby’s free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, and spending time with friends, family, and her two pups: Stassi (Saint Bernard) and Taz (Chocolate Lab). Shelby plans to add another Saint Bernard puppy to the family very soon.. From the Firm. SM2 Legal is excited to welcome an extremely talented and experienced attorney to our team. Shelby is an example of someone who has shown that she values client service above all else, and her leadership in this regard made her a natural fit for partnership at our firm. This new partnership is a tangible and outward announcement of Shelby's hard work, abilities, and dedication to her clients.. Shelby has demonstrated that she has the legal skills, dedication, and work-ethic necessary to lead and manage SM2 Legal's Family Law Practice Group, making her extremely valuable to our firm and to our clients’ success. At SM2 Legal we take great pride in representing and developing relationships with each of our clients. There is no better sense of accomplishment than a client who feels that their voice has been heard, so that’s what we strive for on a daily basis.. Shelby is looking forward to continued success for her clients and the firm, stating: “Becoming Partner demonstrates the Firm’s confidence in my abilities as an attorney and member of this team and it’s a tremendous honor to be leading SM2's new Family Law Practice Group. I’m excited to continue putting in the work necessary to achieve positive results for my clients. I look forward to playing an integral role in establishing SM2 Legal as a top-tier family law practice.”. Shelby, who is becoming the firm’s first female Partner and Practice Group Leader (Family Law), has long been committed to furthering the careers of women in the legal industry, and believes this is a major step and platform to continue to advocate in furtherance of that goal.

Firm: Gallios Law Firm PC

3131 E Camelback Rd Ste 230 , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

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910 W Schafer Dr , Tucson , Arizona 85705

Practice Areas: Marriage & Prenuptials