Family Law Attorney Chandler
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Divorce, separation, or other family law issues are hard enough to experience,
but you don’t need to go through it by yourself. Choose a family law attorney with over 40 years of experience to answer your questions and offer you sound advice. From start to finish, you will have someone on your side every step of the way. Michael D. Miller Jr., Attorney at Law, will help you through the family law process and work hard to achieve the best possible resolution. Contact us today in Chandler to get started.
Michael D. Miller Can Help By:
Providing Objective Advice
Accounting for Marital Assets
Determining Spousal Support
Developing a Parenting Plan
Negotiating a Settlement
Representing You in Court
DURING THESE CHALLENGING TIMES,
having professional legal guidance from a family law attorney can make the process less stressful. Michael D. Miller Jr. is here to help advocate for you and empower you to step into the next stage of your life.
If you are facing a divorce in Chandler or the surrounding area, you can find experienced legal representation with our law office. Our team is committed to providing you with the information and strategies you need to achieve your goals. We work exclusively on family law matters, and we will be by your side from your initial consultation all the way through resolution. Along with divorce cases, we also work on paternity cases and specialize in complicated divorces among tech professionals in the thriving tech industry here in Chandler.
Divorce
The challenges of divorce present themselves almost daily. You need someone who is available to answer questions that inevitably arise along the way. Mr. Miller prides himself on being available on an almost immediate basis to answer any type of question you may have and provide the guidance and advice you need.
He is one of only a few family law attorneys at his experience level who actually makes himself available to take calls from clients on his cell phone. He feels if it is important enough for you to call, it is important enough for him to answer. When you work with The Law Offices of Michael D Miller Jr., you can trust that your attorney will actually take the time to help provide you peace of mind when you need it. This allows you to take care of the other important things in your life such as your children, your family, and your job.
RESOLVING DIVORCE CASES
There are a number of ways that divorce cases are resolved. Divorce issues may be resolved by negotiation involving the exchange of written positions with an eventual agreement. They may also be resolved by mediation using a third-party mediator who will attempt to find common ground and promote compromise resulting in resolution of the issues.
In some cases, for any number of reasons, a settlement on all of the issues in a divorce cannot be reached. That's why we have family courts and judges who make decisions in such cases. It is important to have an experienced divorce attorney who has presented issues such as yours to the court and is familiar with the nuances of your arguments and, as a result, can present them more effectively than an attorney without such a wealth of experience. It is often said that if someone has done the same thing 100 times, the 101st time is no mystery. The same is true of trial attorneys.
Areas of Practice
The Law Offices of Michael D Miller Jr. is a full-service law firm that has more than 40 years of experience with every aspect of family law. We understand how difficult this time is for you and your family, and we are here to help.
Legal Decision-Making for Children
In Arizona, legal decision-making (custody) is no longer automatically awarded to one parent or the other. Instead, the court must consider what is in the best interest of the child when making a determination on legal decision-making. The court will look at many factors when making this determination, including:
The child’s wishes (if the child is age 14 or older)
Each parent’s ability to provide for the child’s needs
The nature of the relationship between each parent and the child
Which parent has been more involved in the child’s life up to this point
Any history of abuse or neglect by either parent
Any other factors the court deems relevant
Parenting Time
Parenting time (visitation) is the time each parent spends with the child. In Arizona, parenting time is no longer automatically awarded to one parent or the other. Instead, the court must consider what is in the best interest of the child when making a determination on parenting time.
Child Support
In Arizona, child support is calculated using a specific formula. The amount of child support you may be required to pay (or entitled to receive) will depend on many factors, including:
Each parent’s income
The number of children involved
The amount of time each parent spends with the child
Any special needs of the child
Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance (alimony) is money one spouse pays to the other to help them maintain their standard of living after a divorce. In Arizona, spousal maintenance is not automatically awarded by the court.
Determining whether spousal maintenance is appropriate in your case can be complex. You should always speak with an experienced family law attorney to discuss your specific situation.
Division of Community Property and Community Debts
In Arizona, all property and debts acquired during the marriage are considered “community property.” This means that, in most cases, these assets and debts will be divided evenly between the spouses in a divorce.
However, there are some exceptions to this rule. For example, if one spouse inherits property or receives it as a gift during the marriage, that property may be considered “separate property” and would not be subject to division in a divorce.
Protection of Separate Assets brought into the Marriage
In Arizona, all property and debts acquired during the marriage are considered “community property.” This means that, in most cases, these assets and debts will be divided evenly between the spouses in a divorce.
Coordination of Business Valuations
We understand the complex issues that can arise when dividing a business in a divorce, and we are here to help. We will work with you and your spouse to determine the value of the business, and we will help you negotiate a fair and equitable division of the business.
Help with Retirement Asset Division
Looking to retire soon and wondering how your assets will be divided in a divorce? You're not alone. Many people have the same question, especially if they have been married for a long time.
The answer to this question depends on many factors, including the state you live in and the type of retirement account you have. You should always speak with an experienced family law attorney to discuss your specific situation.
Request a Consultation With Our Family Law Attorney in Chandler!
If you are going through a divorce or have other family law needs, make sure you have an experienced family law attorney that's on your side. The Law Offices of Michael D Miller Jr. has the experience and compassion to help you through your family law case. Contact us today to request a consultation for family law services!