About Amy O'Melia-Endres
Amy O'Melia-Endres is a family-law attorney at Musgrove Drutz Butner & Gautreaux, PC based in Arizona, Arizona. Family law in Arizona is governed by Title 25 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which covers divorce, legal decision-making (custody), parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, and orders of protection. For consultation, contact details are listed below.
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Education
- Law School: Arizona State
Common questions about Family Law in Arizona
Answered by Arizona Attorney Search Network
Is Arizona a community property state?
Yes. Under ARS § 25-211, almost all assets and debts acquired during the marriage are community property, owned 50/50 regardless of whose name is on the title. Property is divided equitably (not necessarily equally) on divorce, and gifts and inheritances received individually generally remain separate property.
How does Arizona handle domestic violence in family-law cases?
ARS § 25-403.03 requires the court to consider documented domestic violence in legal decision-making determinations, and prevents joint legal decision-making where there has been significant domestic violence. Orders of protection are governed by ARS § 13-3602 and can be filed in Superior, Justice, or Municipal Court; an attorney is not required for filing.
Is mediation required in Arizona family-law cases?
In most counties, yes - particularly for legal decision-making and parenting time disputes. Maricopa County uses Conciliation Services under ARS § 25-381.09, and other counties have similar court-connected mediation. Property and support issues are typically not court-mandated to mediation but are often voluntarily mediated, since judges encourage settlement.