Jeanne Whitney
Whitney Law Office
Sierra Vista, Arizona • Serving Cochise County
About Jeanne Whitney
I have practiced Family Law in Cochise County since 2001. Divorce involves a fair division of property and debts, I can help whether it’s an amicable divorce or highly contentious. Spousal support may be appropriate, let's talk about your situation. Children need to feel safe and loved, parenting agreements, and sometimes child support is called for, even if the parents have never been married. Domestic abuse can be a problem that calls for a Protective Order.
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Education
- Law School: Arizona State
Common questions about Family Law in Arizona
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Can I move out of state with my child after an Arizona divorce?
Under ARS § 25-408, a parent must give the other parent at least 45 days' written notice before relocating with a child either out of state or more than 100 miles within Arizona. The other parent may petition to prevent relocation; the court evaluates the move under best-interest factors. Moving without notice can result in serious sanctions and reversal of the move.
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.
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Whitney Law Office
PO Box 2439
Sierra Vista, AZ 85636
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