Business Details
13 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Representation in Phoenix, AZ
At Sheldon & Stoutner, we believe every case is unique and every client deserves individualized service. Our experienced attorneys provide competent and compassionate legal guidance, giving clients peace of mind as they navigate family law matters. With over 30 years of combined experience, we represent clients throughout Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and the Greater Phoenix Metro area. Our team focuses on each client's needs, offering clear explanations and detailed insights to help formulate desired goals. We handle a broad range of family law issues, including divorce, child custody, and mediation, with a commitment to achieving tailored outcomes.Our attorneys are licensed in Arizona and bring expertise from roles as mediators, parenting coordinators, and judge pro tems. We pride ourselves on personalized attention, whether handling complex cases involving high net worth estates or straightforward matters. Our dedication extends to specialized services for police, firefighters, military personnel, and same-sex families. We utilize alternative dispute resolution methods to reduce costs and stress while advocating fiercely in court when necessary. Sheldon & Stoutner remains committed to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of client care.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Mediation Services
Military Divorce
Child Support
Juvenile Court Cases
Same-Sex Family Law
Parenting Plans
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined experience in Arizona family law.
- Our attorneys serve as mediators and judicial officers in Maricopa County.
- We provide personalized advocacy for police, firefighters, and military families.
- We utilize alternative dispute resolution to reduce legal costs and stress.
- Our team stays current with evolving LGBTQAI family law issues.
Services
Divorce Representation
Our Phoenix attorneys provide personalized divorce and legal separation services, guiding clients through asset division, spousal maintenance, and parenting plans. We develop tailored strategies based on financial goals and children's needs while navigating Arizona's complex family laws. Our team advocates for clients in court when necessary, ensuring their rights and interests are protected throughout the process.
Child Custody
We help clients establish legal decision-making authority and parenting time schedules that prioritize children's best interests. Our attorneys address complex factors like domestic violence, substance abuse, and parental fitness while creating enforceable custody arrangements. We negotiate agreements or litigate when necessary, always focusing on long-term family well-being and compliance with Arizona statutes.
Mediation Services
Our trained mediators offer cost-effective solutions for resolving family law disputes outside court. This process reduces stress and allows parties greater control over outcomes through structured negotiations. Nicole Siqueiros-Stoutner's judicial experience enhances her ability to facilitate fair settlements while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the mediation process.
Child Support
We handle all aspects of child support cases, including guideline calculations, deviation requests, and enforcement actions. Our attorneys consider income, health insurance costs, and parenting time when determining appropriate support amounts. We advocate for accurate calculations while addressing complex issues like self-employment income and high-asset cases.
Military Divorce
We specialize in military divorce cases involving unique challenges like deployment, relocation, and division of military benefits. Our attorneys understand federal laws affecting service members and handle issues related to retirement benefits, disability income, and parenting plans accommodating unusual schedules while ensuring compliance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
People
Launi Jones-Sheldon
Founding Attorney
Admitted to practice in Arizona since 2000, Launi brings extensive family law experience from boutique firms before co-founding Sheldon & Stoutner in 2013. She developed ProperComm, a communication tool ordered by courts nationwide, and holds degrees from Whittier Law School and Arizona State University.
Nicole Siqueiros-Stoutner
Founding Attorney
A trained mediator with judicial experience, Nicole serves as a neutral in Maricopa County Superior Court. She specializes in alternative dispute resolution and complex family law matters, bringing unique perspective from her dual role as attorney and judicial officer.
Questions
What areas of law does Sheldon & Stoutner specialize in?
We specialize in Arizona family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, mediation, military divorce, and juvenile court cases.
Do you handle cases outside Phoenix?
Yes, we represent clients throughout Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Surprise, Ahwatukee, and the Greater Phoenix Metro area.
What experience do your attorneys have beyond litigation?
Our attorneys serve as mediators, parenting coordinators, and judge pro tems in Maricopa County Superior Court.
How do you approach child custody cases?
We prioritize children's best interests, considering statutory factors like parental fitness, environment, and any history of domestic violence.
Can you assist with military divorce cases?
Yes, we handle complex military divorce issues including deployment-related custody matters and division of military retirement benefits.
