Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Tucson
Randle Palmer & Associates approaches family law with a family-first mentality, combining legal expertise with compassionate client support. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in handling complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and grandparent rights. We prioritize personalized service, ensuring clients feel supported throughout the legal process while achieving outcomes that protect their families' best interests.Our team includes seasoned professionals with backgrounds in both military service and community advocacy, maintaining a strong commitment to ethical representation and client education. We emphasize transparent communication and strategic problem-solving to navigate Arizona's legal landscape effectively.
Services
Child Custody
Child Support
Divorce Representation
Grandparents Rights
Post-Decree Modifications
Same-Sex Marriage Dissolution
Termination of Parental Rights
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years combined experience in Arizona family law
- Our attorneys maintain active memberships in state and national bar associations
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to each family's unique needs
- Our team includes former military service members and community advocates
- We offer transparent communication and realistic case evaluations
What people say
Exceptional service
Professional staff
Strong advocates
Fair outcomes
Highly recommend
Services
Child Custody Representation
Our child custody attorneys help parents navigate Arizona's complex custody laws. We focus on creating parenting plans that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our team handles both contested and uncontested custody cases, addressing residential parenting time and legal decision-making authority. We work to ensure fair outcomes that maintain meaningful relationships between children and both parents.
Divorce Proceedings
We guide clients through Arizona's divorce process with compassionate representation. Our services include property division, spousal maintenance evaluation, and child support calculations. Our attorneys handle both amicable settlements and contested trials while prioritizing clients' financial and emotional well-being throughout the proceedings.
Grandparents Rights
Our firm advocates for grandparents seeking visitation or custody rights in Arizona. We help clients navigate A.R.S. 25-409 requirements and demonstrate in loco parentis relationships. We represent grandparents in dependency cases and custody disputes to maintain family connections and ensure children's safety.
Child Support Cases
We handle child support determinations and modifications based on Arizona's income-shares guidelines. Our attorneys address imputed income issues, employment status changes, and parenting time adjustments. We work to establish fair support arrangements that reflect each family's unique circumstances and financial realities.
Post-Decree Modifications
We assist clients seeking modifications to existing family court orders. Our services include custody adjustments, support recalculations, and parenting plan revisions. We demonstrate substantial changes in circumstances required for court approval while maintaining focus on children's ongoing needs.
People
Matthew Randle
Owner/Attorney
Former Army officer and Pat Tillman Scholar, Matthew Randle graduated from University of Arizona Law. He specializes in family law with focus on divorce and child custody cases. He maintains active community involvement while leading the firm's veteran support initiatives.
Uri Palmer
Owner/Attorney
Tucson native Uri Palmer brings extensive family court experience to the firm. A George Mason Law graduate, he specializes in dependency cases and grandparent rights. He maintains memberships in multiple legal associations while focusing on juvenile law matters.
Eryn Ruechel
Associate Attorney
Arizona native Eryn Ruechel combines mental health counseling expertise with legal practice. She focuses on child advocacy and family law, drawing from experience in the Veterans Clinic. Her background includes behavioral health work and child protection cases.
Katelynn Epley
Associate Attorney
Katelynn Epley specializes in family law advocacy, particularly domestic violence cases. She graduated from University of Arizona Law after working in the Child and Family Law Clinic. She represents clients in diverse family law matters with emphasis on child protection.
Michael Shumway
Attorney
Summa cum laude graduate from University of Arizona Law, Michael Shumway brings decade of litigation experience. He previously served as prosecutor and defense attorney, handling both trial and appellate cases. He focuses on complex family law disputes and court advocacy.
Questions
What family law services do you offer in Tucson?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, child support, grandparent rights, and post-decree modifications. Our attorneys also assist with same-sex marriage dissolution and termination of parental rights cases.
How do you handle child custody cases?
We focus on creating parenting plans that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our approach addresses both residential parenting time and legal decision-making authority through negotiation or litigation as needed.
Can grandparents obtain visitation rights?
Yes, we help grandparents establish visitation or custody rights under Arizona law. Our attorneys demonstrate in loco parentis relationships and navigate the requirements for third-party custody arrangements.
What factors affect child support calculations?
Arizona uses income-shares guidelines considering both parents' incomes, parenting time percentages, and children's needs. We address special circumstances like self-employment or voluntary unemployment during support determinations.
How are property disputes resolved during divorce?
We identify and value marital assets, distinguish community property from separate property, and work toward equitable division. Our attorneys handle complex property disputes involving businesses, real estate, and investment accounts.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide initial consultations to discuss your case details, legal options, and potential outcomes. This meeting helps determine the best approach for your family law matter.
