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Robaina & Palomino, P.C. - Divorce Net

Robaina & Palomino, P.C. - Divorce Net

Debra L. Palomino, Esq.

One East Camelback Road, Suite 300
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Phone: 602-277-9791
Fax: 602-277-9789

Phoenix, Arizona, Family Law Attorneys Creating Smart Legal Solutions

Family Law Overview 

Family law is the legal specialty focused on matters such as adoption, divorce, legal separation, paternity, custody and child support, guardianship, and marital property division.

A spouse who desires to end a marriage can seek an annulment, legal separation, or divorce. If there are children, an agreement must be reached as to the living arrangements and financial support of minor children. In resolving issues of custody, courts look primarily to the "best interest of the child."

At Robaina & Palomino, we agree that the emotions, health and well-being of children of divorcing parents should be the top priority for everyone, including your attorney. We have seen how bitterness can devastate families and children, especially when one spouse uses custody and visitation to try to punish the other parent.

Divorce and other family law cases usually go to trial only when the parties cannot reach a financial settlement or when there is a custody issue that cannot be resolved. When this happens, all of the decisions concerning marital assets and child custody will be decided by a judge who knows little about your personal circumstances or relationships with your children.

Alternative Dispute Resolution: A better way for many families

Not every family law issue needs to be fought in court, which is an expensive and time-consuming way to go. In many cases, using mediation or collaborative law approaches is a better alternative, when both parties agree to enter into negotiations in a spirit of cooperation.

Mediation can work when a neutral third party, usually an attorney, assists the couple in reaching an amicable agreement.

Collaborative law involves using specially-trained lawyers to resolve family law and business disputes through a confidential process that gives the parties more responsibility for coming up with creative solutions than does traditional litigation.

Mediation and collaborative law allow each spouse to cooperate in the proceedings, empowering them to control the ultimate decisions regarding their issues, rather than having a judge make an all-or-nothing decision.

The legal know-how you need

Robaina & Palomino possesses the experience and qualifications to help you resolve family law matters using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation and collaborative law. Attorney Debra L. Palomino is a qualified mediator and is able to provide guidance in mediation and arbitration proceedings. She is also trained in the use of collaborative law methods.

Attorney Palomino has represented clients at every level of the court system and has served frequently as a court-appointed mediator or arbitrator. Though you're not required to have an attorney for mediation, it is wise to have access to legal counsel, to make informed decisions during the process.

A full range of family law services

Robaina & Palomino provides comprehensive legal guidance in family law matters, including:

Call us today to learn about all of your options in resolving your family law case, including your less expensive choices in ADR.

Please email us or visit our website for additional information.