Knowledgeable Arizona Divorce Lawyer Provides Guidance to Same-Sex Couples

Skilled family law attorney understands the unique challenges you face in the Mesa area

The dissolution of any marriage can involve crucial decisions about the welfare of children and the equitable division of assets, but divorces involving same-sex couples can present additional challenges. At Impact Family Law, I represent residents of the Mesa area and throughout Arizona in divorce proceedings. While the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, the path for same-sex couples seeking a divorce can be less smooth. I will offer the advice and advocacy you need to move on with confidence when you seek a same-sex divorce.

Proven Arizona advocate handles a full range of divorce issues

At Impact Family Law, I consider all aspects of your same-sex divorce case to develop the best possible solutions regarding:

• Distribution of personal property, bank accounts, stocks and other assets
• Division of marital debts
• Sale or possession of the marital home
• Spousal support and temporary support
• Child custody and visitation rights
• Child support

I know that every family and every divorce are different, and I work closely with my clients to pursue optimal results.

Dedicated attorneys confront issues specific to same-sex divorce

Before same-sex marriage became legal nationwide, many couples filed for domestic partnerships, but those unions did not confer the same legal rights as marriage. Because most states take into account the longevity of a marriage when it comes to awarding spousal support, it may not be clear whether the years spent in a committed union before marriage will count toward that determination in a same-sex divorce. That means decades spent with a partner in a monogamous relationship may not be used to determine how much, if any, alimony should be awarded. The same complications exist with respect to an equitable division of assets.

Child custody and support issues may also be difficult to determine in same-sex divorces, especially in cases involving surrogates or when only one parent is a child’s birth-parent. At Impact Family Law, I represent your rights whether or not the law is clear.

Skilled family law litigator protects you and your family

Sometimes litigation is necessary to reach a just and equitable resolution to your family’s disputes. Through tactical trial strategies and professional courtroom presence, I successfully represent clients throughout the adversarial litigation process. I am prepared to handle the complex aspects of your divorce methodically to obtain the most favorable outcome in court.

Contact an experienced Arizona family law attorney for your same-sex divorce

For help ending your marriage or domestic partnership, call Impact Family Law in Mesa at 480-390-7615 or contact me online to schedule a consultation with an experienced divorce attorney.