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Rich J. Peters
Divorce and Family Law Attorneys. We Take Sides. Yours.
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The firm is located near downtown Phoenix. Although most of our clients come to us from Maricopa County, we are also pleased to provide legal services in the area of Divorce and Family Law throughout the state. Our goal is to provide quality legal representation to our clients and to make the unpleasant process of terminating a marriage more bearable. We strive to be caring, dedicated professionals whose idea of a successful resolution of divorce and family law matters is one which produces the best possible result for our client, at the lowest possible cost. We avoid costly and wasteful harassment tactics and aggressively resist those tactics if employed by opposing counsel. Our overriding concern is, as it should be, the best interest of our clients.
Education
- University of Arkansas School of Law
- J.D. (1992)
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- Honors: Deans List
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- Arizona State University
- B.S. (1989) | Business Marketing
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Professional Experience
- Attorney Owner
- R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.
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- Current owner and practicing attorney.
- Judge Pro Tem
- Maricopa County Superior Court
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- Associate Attorney
- Jon C. Dake and Assoc., P.C.
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- Associate Attorney
- Bellah and Harrian
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- Associate Attorney
- John T. Fields & Associates
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- Attorney Owner
- Law Office of Rich J. Peters
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Angel Player Loses Round in Child Support Case
- Arizona Republic
Speaking Engagements
- Pro Se Representation
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Pro Se Representation
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Pro Se Representation
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Pro Se Representation
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Pro Se Representation
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
Awards
- Top 10 Attorneys
- National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
- Outstanding Contributions to the Family Lawyers Assistance Project
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Lead Counsel for Family Law
- Lead Counsel Review Board
- For Love of Just Award
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Family Law Assistance Project--FLAP
Professional Associations
- Arizona Association for Conflict Resolution
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- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
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- Maricopa County Bar Association
- Member
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- Arizona State Bar # 014601
- Member
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- W.B. Putman American Inn of Court
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Arizona
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Languages
- English
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Options if someone lied on Child Support AFI in Arizona.
- A: You would need to file a "Rule 85 Motion", claiming that you have new evidence that you JUST became aware of, and you will need to have very good reasns for coming back this late. Your Motion will need to explain the factual and legal basis, and will need to include affidavits or evidence supporting the claim.
At a minimum, you may be entitled to a modification going forward even if the Court does not set aside the prior Orders.
A qualified and experienced family law attorney can of course assist you in considering your options and then getting where you need to be. Most of us offer free, 1/2-hour consultations, in which your matter can be discussed in detail. That would ... Read More
- Q. Separated wife accessing my bank account and giving money to her boyfriend. How can I legally block her access?
- A: Your bank should absolutely allow you to close that account. PLease remember if the funds that are saved therein are "community property" which means they were acquired during the marriage, then wherever those funds are transferred to, she still is entitled to one half of the amount once a divorce is fied. To formally, end all financial entanglements, yopu need to file for divorce and have her served. The date of service marks the official beginning of the legal case. Since Arizona is a community property state, the date of service acts as the cutoff date for the accumulation of community property and debts. Before service: Income, assets, and debts are typically considered community. ... Read More
- Q. How can I revoke visitation rights and seek increased child support in Arizona?
- A: You would need to file a Petition to Modify Parenting Time and Child Support. The court may modify parenting time rights whenever modification would serve the best interest of the child, This is just a very general description, and there is so much more to discuss, including timing issues as to when a modification may be permissible.
There is no way to predict exactly what a Judge will do. Your goal would be to paint an overall picture of the life you can provide for the child compared to Father's. With most things being somewhat equal, our Court's certainly do order equal parenting time quite often. A.R.S. §25-403.02(B) requires the Court to adopt a parenting plan that ... Read More
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