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Rich J. Peters
Divorce and Family Law Attorneys. We Take Sides. Yours.
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Biography
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.
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
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Arizona
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Languages
- English
- English: Spoken, Written
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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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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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
- Member
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- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Member
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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
- Member
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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
RJ Peters & Assoc PC
Legal Answers
82 Questions Answered
- Q. Can child support payments be increased due to a one-time bonus in Arizona?
- A: You have described several reasons that you may be entitled to a child support modification, which are not related to his one time bonus.
Under Arizona law, seasonal or fluctuating income within a year are annualized to determine the average monthly Child Support Income. If this is truly a one time bonus, then the Court may average his last few years' income for the purpose of calculating child support. However that would take into account (annualize and average) any other bonuses that he may have received in the past several years.
Please remember that Arizona does not allow retroactive child support modifications. So, if you believe you are entitled to a modification, you need ... Read More
- Q. Options for challenging unreasonable parenting time order in AZ
- A: Did the court enter these orders without even hearing from you ("ex-parte")? If so, then under our rules, you are entitled to a very quick hearing at which point mother would have to prove her concerns. If that hearing has already taken place, please know that temporary orders are only temporary, and if you convince the court that such were entered without just cause (at the next evidentiary hearing that you are permitted), the court has the absolute right to modify them in every aspect. I would advise you to focus on the specific allegations, and gather and be prepared to present your evidence that refutes them. I also wonder if the court may have appointed a professional (whether ... Read More
- Q. How to consent to added detail in dissolution with minor in AZ without mediation?
- A: Mediation might be a very simple method of reaching a final agreement including this term. Although I do not know who you are meeting with as a mediator, if it is with the court, they are likely to draft a consent decree for your signature at that very meeting. However, one way to avoid mediation is to draft your own consent decree of dissolution, and all other necessary documents, obtain mother's signature everywhere required, and submit to the court prior to mediation. There would be no need to attend mediation if a final consent decree has been received by the court prior.
A qualified and experienced family law attorney can of course assist you in considering your options and then ... Read More
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