Member: State Bar of Arizona;
Mohave County Bar Association
Law Offices of Lenkowsky & Fontenot is
Now Known as Fontenot Law
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FAMILY LAW IN BULLHEAD CITY, AZ
At Fontenot Law PLLC, we are passionate about helping our community. Our Family Law services are our specialty. We can assist you with the following case types:
- Divorce and Legal Separation
- Custody and Parenting time (Legal Decision-making)
- Paternity
- Spousal Support
- Child Support
- Grandparent’s Rights
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Guardianship
- Relocation
- Annulment
- Severance of Parental Rights
Whatever you are going through, we are here to help. We understand the difficulty that comes with family law battles, and we are compassionate about your situation. We will ensure you understand the process and feel comfortable with each decision. We will guide you step by step, helping you make informed and knowledgeable choices throughout your time with us. You will always be taken care of at Fontenot Law PLLC.
FAMILY LAW
No one's family is perfect - but sometimes, a breakdown in the family relationship can require outside help to resolve. Family law governs the legality of family relationships and can be used in a wide variety of cases, including:
- Divorce and Legal Separation
- Custody and Parenting time (Legal Decision-making)
- Paternity
- Spousal Support
- Child Support
- Grandparent’s Rights
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Guardianship
- Relocation
- Annulment
- Severance of Parental Rights
Whether you move forward with a divorce and need expert counsel in filing all needed paperwork and settling your case in or outside the courtroom, or you want to ensure your parental right are protected after a separation, we can ensure you get the legal guidance and representation you deserve.
Arizona Rules Concerning Family Law Procedure Rule 49
Rule 49 sets requirements and procedure standards for all family law cases. Rule 49 addresses the needs individuals must adhere to in their disclosures in a family law case. It requires that unless otherwise specified, within 40 days after filing a response to an initial petition, each party must disclose, in writing, information regarding the following topics:
- Resolution Statement
- Child Support
- Spousal Maintenance and Attorneys’ Fees and Costs
- Property
- Debts
- Disclosure of Witnesses and Expert Witnesses
In addition to these requirements, parties are obligated to continue disclosing pertinent information related to the family law case. Parties must disclose information about the case within 30 days of receiving the information. Parties must also provide any requested, relevant information that the court orders. This allows for open, forthcoming communication between parties and the court.
DIVORCE LAW
This is when the objective views of an attorney can be your best asset. It's already overwhelming for you - let us take care of the details and fight for what you deserve. Our experienced staff of divorce attorneys will arrange every aspect of your divorce agreement, including:
- Legal Decision Making
- Visitation
- Alimony
- Mediations
- Division of Property and Assets
- Grounds for Divorce
Once you've decided divorce is how you wish to proceed with your spouse, we can ensure the process is as painless and hassle-free as possible. We'll navigate you away from any legal pitfalls, answer your questions, and offer aggressive representation for your interests in and outside of the courtroom. Our attorneys will guide you through each step of the process including:
- Initial Filing of Paperwork - including a petition for dissolution of marriage, preliminary injunction for your spouse, creditor notices and all other needed documentation.
- Discovery & Disclosures - Allowing you or your attorney to obtain the necessary information to prepare to settle your case or present that information at the final divorce trial, which includes income tax statements, debt statements, titles of properties and more.
- Temporary Orders Hearing - the judge may issue specific temporary orders to remain in place until your divorce hearing is concluded.
- Resolution Management Conference - which allows the judge to hear the disputed issues between you and your spouse without making a final determination
- Pretrial Procedures - A determination of what specific issues will be covered during the trial and how long the trial will last.
- Trial - if the dispute has not been resolved outside of the courtroom.
- Post-trial Motions & Appeals
Fill out and file papers to begin the divorce.
This step can be a very tedious exercise. It typically involves completing all the forms the court will require to begin a divorce case, which may include a:
- Family Court/Sensitive Data Coversheet usually contains confidential information commonly sought after by identity thieves, including Social Security numbers and birthdates. The court will keep this information safe and it will not be shared with the other party.
- Depending on the county, a cover sheet may or may not be required.
- Summons to respond or appear.
- The preliminary injunction tells what the parties can and cannot do while the divorce is pending.
- Health insurance notice.
- Creditor notice.
- Petition for Dissolution of (Non-Covenant) Marriage With/Without Minor Children.
- Notice of Appearance is used only if an attorney is representing you from the start.
Some court filings require payment of a filing fee. These fees may vary from county to county in Arizona and are subject to change. In Maricopa County, Arizona, the filing fee for a petition is currently $341.00. For a response, the filing fee is $270.00.
DISCOVERY AND DISCLOSURE
To determine what exactly each party is required to disclose will depend on the type of case or, more specifically, the issues which are involved in the case. Here are specific disclosure requirements for:
(a) legal decision-making and/or parenting time;
(b) child support;
(c) spousal maintenance and attorney’s fees;
(d) property; and
(e) debts
Some cases, usually involving divorce or legal separation, may involve all of the contested issues listed under the Rule 49. Litigants in those types of cases must exchange all of the documents and information required under each subsection. This can be huge so it is a good idea to prioritize Rule 49 once a family case is filed.
ADOPTION LAW
Fontenot Law PLLC is an experienced family attorney that handles adoption law. We have a wealth of knowledge in the various parameters that govern state adoption laws and have helped ease numerous parents throughout Arizona in the adoption process.
The process of adopting a child involves several important legal steps that the Fontenot Law PLLC will assist you with. The most important of these is to establish a legal relationship with your new family member as that of a parent-child and to ensure that the biological parent has seceded their parental rights. These measures can vary depending on the type of adoption you are undergoing. Fontenot Law PLLC expertise includes adoption law for cases of:
- Agency adoption
- International adoption
- Identified adoption
- Stepparent adoption
Why Choose Fontenot Law PLLC
With years of experience, we know how to do our jobs the best way possible. We have seen every situation out there, and we care about each one of our clients as if you were our family. We prioritize the qualities below and believe these are just a few of the reasons you should choose to work with us for your family law cases:
- Helpful
- Personal
- Interactive
- Reliable
- We get you the best resolution the easiest way!
Don’t be discouraged by your difficult times. At Fontenot Law PLLC, we are here to give you reliable legal guidance and representation so you can have peace of mind during this time.
Call us today at 928-758-4815!
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Contact Information
1181 Hancock Rd Bullhead City, Arizona 86442-5964 United States
Member: State Bar of Arizona;
Bar Mohave County Bar Association
Business Hours
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- Friday
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- Sat - Sun
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