The family and divorce attorneys in Mesa of Hawkins & Hawkins help our clients deal with the many issues surrounding separation and divorce. Some of these issues include:
- I am separated but I don't know my legal options, where can I get separation advice?
- If I am having serious marital problems that cannot be resolved, should I get a legal separation in Mesa or get a divorce?
- What type of divorce help is available in Mesa and the surrounding area?
- How do I find the right divorce lawyer in Mesa?
We understand that these are not easy issues to deal with, and that they come at a very difficult time of one's life. Hawkins & Hawkins have helped clients address these difficult issues and can help you too.
Mesa Divorce Process
There are many requirements that must be met when seeking a divorce in Arizona. For example, in order to file for divorce in Arizona, you must meet certain residency requirements for the court to accept your case. The court must determine if it has jurisdictional rights to hear the case, and if it does not, your case will not be accepted or it may even be dismissed.
There must also be grounds for divorce filed with the court. Grounds could be mutually agreed upon and substantiated by the divorcing parties, or they could be based upon what one party may wish to prove in court. The grounds for the dissolution of a marriage include fault and no-fault (the marriage is beyond repair).
Divorce Attorney in Mesa
Many times we are asked, "do I really need to go to court for a divorce"? There is an alternative known as Divorce Mediation. After filing a petition in family court, a married couple can enter into a voluntary settlement process to create a mutually acceptable separation or divorce agreement. A divorce mediator is a neutral person or persons who facilitate the communication between the two parties in order to help them reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
Contested Divorce in Mesa
In a Mesa contested divorce, both spouses are not able to agree on such issues as child custody and division of assets. In these situations, the litigation process takes longer to reach a conclusion. When spouses can’t come to an agreement, they go before the court, and the court will make the final decision on all issues that both parties were unable to negotiate.
Steps involved in a contested divorce:
- Meeting With an Attorney
- Divorce Petition Served Upon Your Spouse
- Your Spouse Responds to the Petition
- Discovery
- Settlement
- Trial
- Post – Trial Motions
- Appeals
Mesa Uncontested Divorce
When both spouses agree that the marriage is to be ended, and both have come to a mutually satisfying agreement regarding the final divorce settlement, this is an uncontested divorce in Mesa.
In an uncontested divorce, the spouses are able to come to an agreement on issues such as:
- Property division
- Child support
- Spousal support
- Any other financial issues
In an uncontested divorce there is no need for lawyers or court hearings, but in situations where there is child custody involved or the division of assets, it is wise to seek the advice of a divorce attorney before signing any final legal documents.
Because separation and divorce is such a sensitive and private matter, consider a consultation with the attorneys of Hawkins & Hawkins. We work with our clients with the utmost discretion providing the legal advice that is best for each unique situation.
Hawkins & Hawkins are divorce attorneys in Mesa who represent their clints in mediation, separation and the divorce process. Contact them toll free at 866-959-8237 or via the online web form.