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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.
- - Current
- 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. can i get full custody of my children due to they live in a hostile environment in their dad’s house?
- A: You have certainly described some very concerning and disturbing circumstances that your judge would surely want to address. With your initial "Petition for Modification", you could also file a Petition for Temporary Orders. Such is the quickest manner of getting to see your Judge and make changes sooner than later. If you believe your daughter may be harmed by fAther, then you can also seek emergency temporary 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 be a great opportunity ... Read More
- Q. What knd of divocre can I get n Tucson?
- A: Divorces are the same in every Arizona county. Every divorce basically will address the same topics:
1. Legal decision making
2. Parenting time
3. Child support
4. Spousal maintenance
5. Division of property
6. Division of debts
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 be a great opportunity to discuss the specifics of your matter and develop a plan. I would encourage you to quickly schedule this free consultation.
- Q. What kind of paperwork do I need to file for divorce in Tucson?
- A: You need to file a "Petition for Disolution".
You can find Pima County forms and instructins here: https://www.sc.pima.gov/law-library/forms/
This is obviously a very important matter. It is possible and allowed to file your own divorce and complete the process without the aid of an attorney. Yoour should assess:
- Do you and your spouse agree on all (or almost all) issues in your divorce, such as division of property, child custody, and spousal support (alimony)
- Do you have complete information about (or access to) your family's financial records?
- Do you have time to research Az laws, gather information you need, and fill out all the court forms (or you're ... Read More
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