Phoenix, Arizona, Family Law Attorneys Creating Smart Legal Solutions

Family law is the legal specialty focused on matters such as adoption, divorce, legal separation, paternity, custody and child support, guardianship, marital property division.

A spouse who desires to end a marriage can seek an annulment, legal separation or divorce. If there are children, an agreement must be reached as to the living arrangements and financial support of minor children. In resolving issues of custody, courts look primarily to the "best interest of the child."

At Robaina & Palomino, we agree that the emotions, health and well-being of children of divorcing parents should be the top priority for everyone, including your attorney. We have seen how bitterness can devastate families and children, especially when one spouse uses custody and visitation to try to punish the other parent.

Divorce and other family law cases usually go to trial only when a financial settlement cannot be reached between the parties or when there is a custody issue that cannot be resolved. When this happens, all the decisions concerning marital assets and child custody will be decided by a judge who knows little about your personal circumstances or relationships with your children.

Alternative Dispute Resolution: a better way for many families

Not every family law issue needs to be fought in court - an expensive and time-consuming way to go. In many cases, using mediation or collaborative law approaches is a better alternative, when both parties agree to enter into the negotiations in a spirit of cooperation.

Mediation can work when a neutral third party, usually an attorney, assists the couple in reaching an amicable agreement.

Collaborative law involves using specially trained lawyers to resolve family law and business disputes through a confidential process that gives the parties more responsibility for coming up with creative solutions than does traditional litigation.

Mediation and collaborative law allow each spouse to cooperate in the proceedings, empowering them to control the ultimate decisions regarding their issue rather than having a judge make an all-or-nothing decision.

The legal know-how you need

Robaina & Palomino possesses the experience and qualifications to help you resolve family law matters using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and collaborative law. Attorney Debra Palomino is a qualified mediator and is able to provide guidance in mediation and arbitration proceedings. She is also trained in the use of collaborative law methods.

She has represented clients at every level of the court system and has served frequently as court-appointed mediator or arbitrator. Though you're not required to have an attorney for mediation, it is wise to have access to legal counsel, to make informed decisions during the process.

A full range of family law services

Robaina & Palomino provides comprehensive legal guidance in family law matters, including:

• Collaborative Divorce
• Divorce Mediation
• Divorce Litigation
• Child support enforcement
• Child custody and support modification
• Legal Separation
• Alimony
• Annulment
• Community property
• Marital property
• Prenuptial agreements
• Guardianship
• Adoption

Call us today

Contact Robaina & Palomino today to learn all your options to resolve your family law case, including your less expensive choices in ADR. Our office is conveniently located at the corner of Camelback and Central in Phoenix. Alternate meeting times and places may be available.

Robaina & Palomino, P.C.
One East Camelback Road, Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: 602-277-9791
Fax: 602-277-9789