Stewart Law Group

Category: Divorce lawyer in Chandler, Arizona

Address: 3115 S Price Rd Ste 111, Chandler, AZ 85248, USA

Phone: +14808134800

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Ryan Belden

Jul 13, 2022

Jenny Mihalovich helped me with a very difficult child support case that had started in another state and was not properly moved to AZ. She was absolutely amazing at figuring out exactly what needed to be done and got it filled properly.

opelok

May 24, 2022

I am so thankful to have had Amy Dohrendorf as my divorce attorney and Jackie Gholston as my paralegal. The entire staff at the Stewart Law Group is amazing! During this horrible time in my life, my law team provided me with comfort, patience, and understanding throughout the duration of my divorce. I never once felt that they weren't there for me. All of my emails and calls were promptly returned. And all of my stupid questions were answered in a way that I could easily understand. The beginning of divorce was so overwhelming with trying to decipher what all of these new terms meant. My law team took the time to explain everything, and kept me on task. The day of the mediation, Amy really out shined my ex's lawyer. This was one of the biggest confidence boosts. Amy was fully prepared, and cut in to what she was doing at all times. Never missing a beat. She's good. She's really good! The judge was impressed, I was impressed, and ultimately satisfied with the terms of the divorce being strongly in my favor. I strongly recommend Amy Dohrendorf at the Stewart Law Group to anyone in need of a divorce.

Steve Alderson

Jan 31, 2022

Why Stewart and why Amy. There is no question who you should hire - my perspective comes from dealing with attorneys my whole life. Here’s why this is the go to group (And Amy)for divorce. (Full disclosure - she represented me in my divorce) Face it; divorce is a difficult process - focus on an attorney who knows the process inside and out and knows when to make a stand and when to move on. Some folks just want to battle - that’s fine - Amy can battle and win against the best of them - but she will counsel you on whether it’s worth spending a lot of money over points that in the end, aren’t worth fighting over. Divorce can get emotional no doubt, but Amy will give you reasoned, thoughtful counsel - that’s the bottom line. Just keep this in mind - negotiation is key - very key; knowing the process, court system, and judges is paramount in divorce and there is no one else I would rather have representing me than Amy. NO ONE. Take this to heart; FIGHT to hire Stewart Law, and FIGHT to hire Amy.

David Kutak

Nov 30, 2021

Awesome Law firm. They are the best in the state I would recommend Stewart Law Group to anyone!

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Questions & Answers

Does my child decide which parent to live with?

Stewart Law Group | Oct 28, 2018
Stewart Law Group | Oct 28, 2018

No, your child does not have the right to decide which parent shall have custody. However, the child’s wishes may be considered by the court at any stage in the proceedings. More often than not, though, the judge will rely on the opinion of a mental health professional for guidance on what is in the child’s best interests.

How do I file for divorce in Chandler?

Stewart Law Group | Oct 28, 2018
Stewart Law Group | Oct 28, 2018

To initiate a divorce in Arizona, a spouse files a “Petition for Dissolution of Marriage” with the clerk of the Superior Court and pays the requisite filing fee. The other spouse must be served with a copy of the petition and summons. He or she has 20 days from the date of service to file a written response with the court (30 days if service is out-of-state). The other spouse may waive service by signing and having notarized an “Acceptance of Service.” The petition and response make up the initial family court pleadings.

If the child(ren) have been removed from both parents care and the state is current guardian, can either parent file for sole custody of the child(ren)?

Stewart Law Group | Oct 27, 2020
Stewart Law Group | Oct 27, 2020

The short answer is yes, but it's likely that you will need to cure the situation that caused the state to become the guardian and that is most likely being handled in juvenile court. Once the guardian case is resolved in favor of either parent, they can file for sole legal decision making in family court.

My ex and I share time with my 16 year old daughter. We agreed to communicate via phone and text messages regarding sharing time. My ex continues to repeatedly use these mediums to call me names and make false accusations. Can I make her stop?

David Moore | Oct 27, 2020
Stewart Law Group | Oct 27, 2020

Yes, but it may require an order of protection. The best course of action would be to schedule a consultation and let us review the original parenting plan and any other documents you have regarding this matter. Then, we can let you know if you need an order of protection or maybe you can proceed in family court.

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Can I get full child custody in a divorce in Chandler, AZ?

Stewart Law Group | Oct 28, 2018
Stewart Law Group | Oct 28, 2018

Yes, if sole legal custody is appropriate. In Arizona, there is no legal presumption favoring one parent over the other. Meaning that the Court starts with the presumption that parents should have joint custody. However, if you believe joint custody is not appropriate, you can request sole custody.

How do I prepare my children for divorce?

Stewart Law Group | Oct 28, 2018
Stewart Law Group | Oct 28, 2018

Divorce can profoundly affect a child’s emotional development, so preparing the child for divorce is an important parenting issue. The child’s emotional well-being during and after the dissolution depends greatly on how the parents handle their divorce. To help ease the children’s transition into the new family relationship, read our helpful parenting suggestions for couples who are contemplating divorce.

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