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No couple gets married with the thought that it will end in divorce. Unfortunately, life isn’t predictable, and circumstances may change. If you are facing a divorce in Scottsdale, Arizona, it is extremely important to protect your rights. The divorce process is nuanced and complicated. Without assistance from a divorce attorney, you may settle for an outcome that is not fair for you or your children.

At Guymon Law, our divorce lawyers know what it takes to navigate the legal process and advocate for our clients’ best interests. We can make the divorce procedure easier on you and your family using effective legal strategies that minimize the drama. Start with a one-on-one consultation with one of our divorce attorneys in Scottsdale. Call (480) 553-9782 to request your meeting today.

Why Choose Guymon Law

Our lawyers know what it takes to successfully navigate the divorce process in Arizona. Combined, we have over 50 years of experience practicing family law.
We approach divorce law with honesty, integrity and respect. We always put the client first and tailor our services and efforts to their unique needs.
We are always trying to do better. Our attorneys push themselves to provide better customer service, better communication and better legal assistance. We care about our clients.

10 Benefits of Hiring a Scottsdale Divorce Attorney

There are many reasons why you should hire an attorney to represent you during a divorce case. A divorce is a struggle for everyone involved; there are no win-wins. With an attorney by your side, however, you can protect your legal rights and strive for the best possible case outcome for your family. An attorney is your personal advocate, helping you navigate through this difficult time. An attorney can provide benefits such as:

Explaining Arizona’s divorce laws and giving you realistic expectations for your case.
Answering all of your legal questions.
Providing honest and trustworthy legal advice.
Coming up with creative solutions to your unique issues.
Protecting your legal rights, fighting for your fair share of assets and helping with child custody.
Serving as a mediator for you and your spouse.
Reducing the odds of your case going to trial.
Making the divorce process as simple and efficient as possible.
Minimizing the emotional stress of a divorce on you and your family.
Supporting you during this difficult time.

If you’re not sure whether you need an attorney to represent you during a divorce case in Scottsdale, we can give you an honest case evaluation. We are always straightforward during our consults. You should hire an attorney if your case involves any complications, such as high-value assets, children and custody matters, a jointly owned business, or domestic violence. You should also hire an attorney to level the playing field if your spouse has one.

What Practice Areas Does Guymon Law Cover?

If your family is going through any type of change, including divorce, legal separation, a change in parenting time or parental relocation, Guymon Law can assist you with the process ahead. Our core values include honesty, diligence, respect and trust. We are here to help you and your family through many different legal matters related to getting a Scottsdale divorce or dissolving a marriage, including:

Divorce
High-asset divorce
Business owner divorce
Legal separation
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Child custody and parenting time
Child support
Spousal maintenance
Property division
Modifications
Mediation
Qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) preparation

At Guymon Law, we understand the stress that you are under and the emotions you’re feeling leading up to a divorce. Our lead attorney, Amber L. Guymon, has spent more than 12 years representing clients in family law cases. She founded Guymon Law out of a true passion for helping people and problem-solving. As your legal advocates, we will go above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need during the divorce process.

What Are Scottsdale’s Divorce Laws?

Part of getting a divorce in Arizona is navigating the state’s unique divorce laws. This is something that an experienced attorney from Guymon Law can help you with. First, know that Arizona is a no-fault divorce state. This means you do not have to prove that your spouse is at fault for the breakdown of your marriage. Instead, you can simply cite irreconcilable differences or that you believe your marriage is irretrievably broken.

Second, Arizona is in the minority of states as one that uses a community property law for property division. With a community property law, a judge will divide a couple’s community property in half – 50/50 – in a divorce case, whether or not this is fair for either party. Community property refers to any assets (and debts) acquired during the course of a marriage. In an equitable division state, on the other hand, a judge will divide assets based on what is fair, or equitable, for each spouse.

Like all states, Arizona allows a couple to work out a settlement agreement before it will intervene. With a settlement, you and your spouse remain in control of the outcome of your divorce, including property division and child custody. A judge will typically sign off on your settlement agreement as long as it is fair, reasonable and protects a child’s best interests. If you cannot reach a settlement, your case will go before a judge, who will divide all of your community property in half. Separate property, or property acquired before your marriage, is generally safe from division.

How Do the Courts Determine Child Custody?

If you and your spouse cannot agree on a parenting plan, the matter will be put before the courts. There are many factors that a judge will analyze when assigning child custody, legal custody, visitation and parenting time. The main concern is what is in the child’s best interests. This means what protects the child’s physical, emotional and psychological well-being.

The courts hold that the best arrangement for a child in a Scottsdale divorce case is to remain in contact with both parents, unless this poses a health or safety risk to the child. For this reason, a joint custody arrangement is the most common court order. The exact child custody order will depend on factors such as the child’s relationship with both parents, how much time each parent has to dedicate to childcare, how well the parents can communicate with each other and the distance between both households.

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