Domestic Relations
Cardinal & Stachel, P.C. has built a reputation for
practicing strong, fair, and ethical family law. When contemplating changes
in your family life, whether through marriage, divorce, separation, adoption,
or modification of existing custody arrangements, you can trust the guidance
of the lawyers at Cardinal & Stachel, P.C.
Marriage:
Are you considering marriage? Congratulations! If you have
been married before, or even if this is your first marriage, you might
want to consider a premarital, or prenuptial, agreement. Marriage law is
like business partnership law. Having a prenuptial agreement can permit
you and your future spouse to discuss some very unromantic subjects, like
control of money and ownership of assets. Such a discussion and agreement
may help you avoid some common pitfalls in marriage, and may form the basis
for lasting trust between you and your future spouse. If you would like
to discuss a prenuptial agreement, be sure you do so well in advance of
the date of your wedding. Cardinal & Stachel can help facilitate your
discussion, as well as draft the agreement.
Custody:
Custody of children is a common concern during divorce and separation.
Arizona courts attempt to assist parents in coming to peaceful resolution
of custody concerns, through free mediation provided by the Court of Conciliation.
If you are considering separation or divorce, and are concerned about the
effect that decision will have on your children, you can ask the superior
court to schedule a mediation session for you and your spouse. (more info; Click ) If you are unable to workout a parenting/custody
plan with your spouse, you may want to consider obtaining legal assistance.
Lawyers with Cardinal & Stachel,
P.C. will keep the best interests of your children at the forefront of
custody litigation, through multidisciplinary study of childhood development
and the effects of divorce on children, reliance on qualified experts in
the area of custody and visitation, and with determined and disciplined
advocacy in the courtroom.
Divorce/Legal Separation:
The dissolution of a marriage, or the creation
of a legal separation in a marriage, requires the fair and careful distribution
of the assets and debts accumulated during the marriage. There may be a
need for an award of spousal maintenance, and if there are still minor
children to be cared for, child support must be calculated. Retirement
benefits must be valued and processed, and debts must be settled. Family
businesses must be protected, and the value of the business fairly assessed
and distributed. The Cardinal & Stachel family law attorneys and their
staff have extensive experience handling short term and long term marriages,
and are equipped to handle the most complex of divorces. To ensure that
your rights are protected, you may look to Cardinal & Stachel, P.C.
for effective legal representation.
Adoption/Dependency of Children:
Cardinal & Stachel,
P.C. can assist you with the adoption of children, or with the placement
of children you believe to be at risk.
