Hymson Goldstein & Pantiliat, PLLC

Our goal is to bring better balance to family issues. By the time an issue comes to an attorney, there usually is a uneven balance of power.  Because most family matters involve real estate or business issues as well, our diverse practice base and areas of expertise give the most responsive representation through one firm, cutting your costs and improving your chances.

Our practice can assist your family in these areas:

• Dissolution of marriage
• Post-divorce custody and visitation rights
• Alimony and child support modifications
• Property distribution
• Guardianships and conservatorships
• Premarital and post-marital agreements
• Property transfers
• Adoption
• Personal debt adjustment, including bankruptcy (where we act as a debt relief agency)

Alimony & Spousal maintenance

One of the issues identified by people going through a divorce or legal separation is spousal maintenance or alimony.  The State of Arizona does not have a uniform method for determining eligibility, amount of maintenance or the length of time spousal maintenance will be paid.  Spousal maintenance remains one of the most highly contested and litigated issues in a divorce or legal separation proceeding; therefore, the courts use statutes and case law to determine eligibility and award.

Child Custody

Child custody is one of the primary concerns of a parent in a divorce or paternity action.  The legal term “child custody” is often misunderstood and confused with parenting time.

Child Support & Modification

Child support is often a major concern of a parent in a divorce or paternity action. Will I receive child support?  If yes, when and how much?  The Court follows statutory imposed guidelines.  Court’s may deviate from the guidelines in certain unusual circumstances.

Divorce

Our attorneys understand that this is a very difficult time and there are many challenges and changes in your future.  If you are thinking about filing for divorce or if you have been served with divorce papers, understanding Arizona Community Property law is crucial, as is having a strong, compassionate and experienced legal team fighting for you or you and your children.

Family Court Appeals

An appeal is a legal proceeding before a higher Court to review a factual or legal error that may have occurred in the lower Court. The process to make an appeal is specialized starting with preserving your right to make an appeal followed by various procedures and deadlines.

Legal Separation

Legal Separation permits a married couple to divide their property, establish provisions for support, and still remain legally married.  There are usually particular circumstances involved for a person to select a Legal Separation over a Divorce.

Modification of Court Orders

After a divorce, legal separation, or paternity action, circumstances often change, including changes in employment and income or changes to a Parenting Plan.  The Court Order you initially obtained may no longer suit your needs or you may have Court Orders that are not being followed and which need to be enforced.

Orders of Protection

Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment are meant to protect you against acts of domestic violence, assault, or harassment.

Parenting Time or Visitation

Parenting time or visitation is the amount of time a parent is entitled to spend with his/her child or children during and after a divorce, legal separation or paternity proceeding. How a Court determines this varies in each case based upon each particular set of circumstances.

Paternity

If a woman becomes pregnant and is not married, a paternity action must be filed by her or the alleged Father to legally establish the status of paternity.  In the paternity action, the Court may order child support as well as parenting time.  The mere fact that the Father is on the birth certificate is only a presumption of paternity and is not legally conclusive.

Pre & Post-nuptials

You and your soon-to-be-spouse or current spouse may choose to establish your legal rights to assets and liabilities.  We can help you navigate your way through drafting a binding thorough prenuptial and /or post nuptial agreement.

Property Assets / Debts

Dividing your property, assets and debts, including businesses, requires a complete understanding of the community property laws in Arizona.

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