Business Details
13 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Mesa, AZ
Edwards & Petersen | PLC is a results-driven family law firm founded on the principles of honesty and integrity. Since 2013, our Mesa attorneys have provided personalized legal solutions to Arizona families navigating complex family law matters. Our team combines extensive experience with a compassionate approach, ensuring each client receives tailored attention and unwavering advocacy. We prioritize achieving favorable outcomes while maintaining transparency and ethical standards, treating every client with the respect and dignity they deserve.Our proven track record in divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, and child support cases reflects our commitment to protecting clients' rights and restoring their stability. With 24/7 availability and a collaborative team effort, we ensure clients feel supported throughout every stage of their legal journey.
Services
Divorce
Child Support
Spousal Maintenance
Legal Decision-Making
Court Order Modifications
Family Law
Child Custody
Adoption
Guardianship
Domestic Violence
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of experience in Arizona family law cases.
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
- We maintain a proven track record of successful outcomes in complex family disputes.
- Our attorneys are available 24/7 to support clients during urgent legal matters.
- We treat every client like family, not just a case number.
What people say
Amazing throughout the entire legal process
Professional and helpful during a trying time
Worth more than 5 stars
Truly cares about clients
Living saint and very professional
Services
Divorce
Our experienced attorneys guide clients through Arizona's divorce process, addressing property division, spousal maintenance, and child-related matters. We prioritize amicable resolutions while preparing for litigation when necessary. Clients benefit from strategic counsel tailored to their unique circumstances and long-term well-being.
Child Support
We help clients establish or modify child support arrangements that reflect Arizona's guidelines and their children's best interests. Our team ensures fair calculations considering income, custody arrangements, and children's needs while enforcing compliance with court orders.
Spousal Maintenance
Our attorneys handle temporary and long-term spousal maintenance cases, determining eligibility and payment amounts based on Arizona's factors. We protect clients' financial interests during divorce proceedings and modification requests due to changing circumstances.
Legal Decision-Making
We advocate for clients' parental rights regarding education, healthcare, and religious decisions. Our team helps establish or modify custody arrangements focused on children's best interests while ensuring parents' involvement in major life decisions.
Court Order Modifications
Our firm assists clients in modifying existing court orders for custody, visitation, or support when significant life changes occur. We navigate Arizona's requirements to ensure updated arrangements reflect current family dynamics and legal standards.
People
Joshua Edwards
Partner
Joshua Edwards co-founded Edwards & Petersen | PLC with over a decade of Arizona family law experience. He specializes in complex divorce cases and child custody matters, combining legal expertise with compassionate representation to achieve favorable outcomes for clients during challenging times.
Brian Petersen
Partner
Brian Petersen brings extensive family law experience to Edwards & Petersen | PLC. He focuses on divorce, child support, and spousal maintenance cases, known for his dedicated advocacy and ability to navigate complex legal disputes while maintaining client-centered priorities.
Sabrina Shanahan
Senior Paralegal
Sabrina Shanahan serves as Senior Paralegal, providing critical support in case preparation and client communication. Her organizational skills and legal knowledge ensure smooth case management, contributing to the firm's efficient and thorough representation of clients.
Questions
How does Arizona determine child custody arrangements?
Arizona uses 'legal decision-making' instead of traditional custody terms. Courts decide based on the child's best interests, considering factors like parental relationships, domestic violence history, and the child's preferences if mature enough.
Can spousal maintenance orders be modified in Arizona?
Yes, spousal maintenance can be modified with significant, ongoing changes like job loss, health issues, or retirement. Courts evaluate both parties' financial needs and capabilities when considering modifications.
What constitutes an emergency family law matter?
Emergency matters include immediate threats to safety, child abduction risks, or urgent financial needs. Our 24/7 availability ensures prompt legal intervention for time-sensitive family law crises.
How are child support payments enforced in Arizona?
Arizona enforces child support through wage garnishment, property liens, license suspensions, and other measures. The state actively pursues delinquent payments through various legal mechanisms to ensure compliance.
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