What Family Law Matters Legal Paraprofessionals Can Assist With in Arizona
Arizona allows licensed legal paraprofessionals (LLPs) to assist with legal matters in certain practice areas. This allows better access to justice for Arizona residents, while still ensuring high-quality legal representation by a trained professional. For many kinds of family law matters, LLPs can provide you the legal services and guidance you need.
At JNH Legal Services, PLLC, our legal paraprofessional can help you with a variety of legal matters. Schedule a consultation to see how he can help.
Divorce and Legal Separation
Legal paraprofessionals can help with many kinds of family law matters. This includes both uncontested and certain contested divorce cases. Services they can provide include:
- Filing your initial divorce papers
- Drafting settlement agreements
- Negotiating a resolution to the case
- Heling clients gather financial disclosures
- Giving you guidance through complex legal procedures
- Representing clients in court for particular types of cases
There are certain limitations for LLPs when it comes to highly contested cases, many family law matters can be resolved without the extra expense of an attorney.
Child Custody and Parenting Time
Arizona LLPs can assist with:
- Establishing or modifying legal decision-making authority
- Creating or updating parenting time schedules
- Preparing petitions, responses, and stipulations
- Helping parents understand Arizona’s “best interests of the child” standard
LLPs may also represent clients in certain custody-related hearings. This saves money while still guaranteeing quality legal representation.
Child Support Establishment and Modification
Dealing with child support calculations and motions can be very confusing. LLPs can help you:
- Calculate guideline child support
- Prepare and file petitions to establish or modify support
- Respond to child support enforcement actions
- Navigate wage assignments and payment processing
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
LLPs may assist with spousal maintenance requests in cases that do not involve complex financial issues. Their services include:
- Drafting petitions or responses
- Gathering financial information
- Preparing settlement proposals
- Explaining how Arizona courts evaluate maintenance factors
Protective Orders and Domestic Violence-Related Issues
In certain circumstances, LLPs may help clients seek Orders of Protection or Injunctions Against Harassment. They can:
- Prepare petitions
- Explain the court process
- Assist with gathering supporting evidence
- Represent clients in some protective-order hearings
Mediation Support and Settlement Assistance
Many family law cases in Arizona resolve through negotiation rather than trial. LLPs can:
- Prepare clients for mediation
- Draft settlement agreements
- Review proposed terms
- Help clients understand their rights
- Help clients meet all legal obligations
When a Legal Paraprofessional Is the Right Fit
LLPs are ideal for clients who need professional legal help but do not require full attorney representation. They offer:
- Lower fees
- Personalized guidance
- Assistance with routine filings and court procedures
- Representation in many, but not all, family law hearings
When to Consult an Arizona Legal Paraprofessional
A legal paraprofessional (LP) can help you analyze your case and determine the best path forward. Jason Halper, the founder of JNH Legal Services, PLLC, is a dedicated LP with years of experience helping clients find cost-effective and efficient solutions. He is an accomplished paraprofessional and author, writing “Licensed to Lead: A Comprehensive Guide to Emerging as a Legal Paraprofessional.”
A legal paraprofessional can help you with a variety of legal services in Arizona. To learn if it fits your unique needs, schedule a consultation today.
Contact an Arizona Legal Paraprofessional For Help with Your Legal Issues
A legal paraprofessional can make all the difference in your Arizona family law case. Learn more about what they can do for you.
Consult an experienced legal paraprofessional at JNH Legal Services, PLLC to learn more about how we can help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
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