I am fully aware of the challenges and delicate nature that come with family and criminal law issues. Our firm is dedicated to delivering compassionate support, unwavering advocacy, and tailored solutions for you and your loved ones. By leveraging our expertise, fostering transparent communication, and embracing a modern approach, we are steadfast in safeguarding your family’s best interests throughout the entire process. Our commitment to championing for your optimal outcomes is relentless, and we sincerely appreciate the trust you have placed in us to handle your legal matter.
Founder – Cory Keith, Esq
Founder – Cory Keith, Esq
At Desert Legal Group we take great pleasure in offering superior legal document drafting and review services. This dedication to excellence can be seen through our process; all documents are meticulously created by licensed attorneys before being reviewed for legal compliance with Arizona laws. Family and divorce law require personalized attention that cannot be approached using one-size-fits-all templates; that’s why we go the extra mile to customize legal documents to your unique circumstances.
A Petition for Dissolution, more commonly referred to as a divorce petition, is an official legal document filed to begin the process of dissolving a marriage. This comprehensive document details grounds such as irreconcilable differences as grounds for dissolution, while providing information about issues like child custody, visitation rights, support payments, and the division of assets and debts that need to be discussed during divorce proceedings. It also establishes the first step toward officially ending your marital relationship. These documents are important as they outline your entire divorce case. Having them drafted by an experienced attorney is crucial to your case.
Petition to Establish is a legal document filed to initiate or advance important rights or relationships, often related to paternity, parental rights or child support obligations. It can serve as the starting point for custody visits or financial support arrangements for children. Establishing legal rights also ensures the protection and well-being of both individuals involved while creating legal precedent to assist with coparenting a child for parents who are no longer romantically maintaining their relationship. Coparenting is hard; let us help to simplify your coparenting relationship by establishing your legal rights today.
A Response to a family law petition is a legal document filed in response to an adversarial family law petition initiated by another party. This document provides a respondent the chance to respond directly and address allegations and requests made in the original petition. A response also allows a party to outline their position, make counterarguments, or to request specific relief or modifications where needed. It’s essential for those representing themselves to file timely responses so as to safeguard their rights and interests before further proceedings and negotiations take place in regard to family law issues! failure to respond can result in the other party defaulting on you in your case; this effectively means they get what is outlined in their original petition.
Pretrial Statements in family court cases are written documents submitted by each party usually seven days prior to a scheduled trial that provides a snapshot of key facts, legal issues and evidence relevant to their dispute. They outline positions taken, proposed resolutions offered as well as potential witnesses or exhibits which will assist both the courts and opposing party in understanding what caused their disagreement as well as facilitate an organized and efficient trial process. Pretrial statements serve an invaluable service when it comes time for trial presentations in family law disputes.
A default decree in family law cases occurs when one party in a legal dispute fails to respond or participate within a predetermined legal timeframe, typically by failing to file or appear for court dates and responses as requested by the initiating party. Its terms typically grant favorable terms to the petitioner such as decisions regarding child custody, support payments or property division – thus it’s imperative that those facing such circumstances seek legal advice immediately.
Consent Decrees in Arizona family law cases represent an agreement reached among parties to a divorce without resorting to trial or court intervention. These documents define terms and conditions concerning child custody, visitation rights, child support payments, spousal support payments, and property division. Once approved by a judge, consent decrees become legally binding orders that give each side greater control of outcomes while encouraging cooperation and resolution within Arizona family law cases. These are viewed as some of the most important documents in a family law case.
During the consult, Cory took his time, did not rush, and thoroughly explained the process that we would need in order to proceed. He was honest, professional, and I knew that we could trust him with our family law dispute. He displayed himself exceedingly well in the court room, prepared, friendly, and professional. We ended up winning our case, and it is 100% because of the hard work Cory put into representing us and making sure all bases were covered.
I was in search for an attorney that would be straight forward as well as kind, be aggressive in a respectful manner, honest and caring. I was extremely impressed with every interaction I had with this firm. Mr. Keith explained the law, and outlined in clear language the steps in the process that were needed to be done. He was reassuring, articulate, knowledgeable and effective. Mr. Keith made the process so much easier and gave me peace of mind in a stressful but successful outcome.
I hired this firm to help me with a DUI and I could not be anymore happy with the results he got me. I 100% recommend hiring him if you need a great lawyer who will walk you through all of the steps and be their for you through the hole process!
This firm is by far the best I have been to. They were very straight-forward and made sure I was in the loop the entire time. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Thank you!!
During the consult, Cory took his time, did not rush, and thoroughly explained the process that we would need in order to proceed. He was honest, professional, and I knew that we could trust him with our family law dispute. He displayed himself exceedingly well in the court room, prepared, friendly, and professional. We ended up winning our case, and it is 100% because of the hard work Cory put into representing us and making sure all bases were covered.
I was in search for an attorney that would be straight forward as well as kind, be aggressive in a respectful manner, honest and caring. I was extremely impressed with every interaction I had with this firm. Mr. Keith explained the law, and outlined in clear language the steps in the process that were needed to be done. He was reassuring, articulate, knowledgeable and effective. Mr. Keith made the process so much easier and gave me peace of mind in a stressful but successful outcome.
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