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Divorce Envy was created for people who want to end their marriage with less conflict and more control over what happens next. Rather than immediately preparing for a courtroom fight, we help couples determine whether they can move forward through clear communication, informed choices, and practical problem-solving. Based in Mesa, our team includes professionals from the legal, therapeutic, and financial fields, with more than 70 years of combined family law-related experience. This well-rounded approach allows us to help clients consider not only the legal requirements of divorce, but also how their decisions may affect their finances, emotional well-being, children, and everyday lives.
We believe families often benefit when the people who understand their needs best remain involved in making the important decisions. With the right guidance, couples may be able to create workable agreements concerning parenting, property, finances, and their future without leaving those choices entirely to a judge. Some clients come to Divorce Envy having already agreed on the major issues and just need some progressional help to complete the process. This can be done quickly with a summary divorce.
Others need mediation and additional support to work through a few remaining disagreements. Wherever you are starting, we provide the information, structure, and professional guidance needed to help you take the next step. Our goal is to give you control over the outcome and to make the dissolution process understandable, manageable, and focused on building a predictable path forward.
At Goose & Associates, we are your trusted allies in the legal arena, offering strategic legal solutions to help you navigate and conquer any legal challenge that comes your way.
Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to your success, bringing a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a commitment to protecting your rights and interests. We understand that the legal landscape can often feel like a battlefield, and that’s where our battle-tested approach shines. We stand firmly by your side, providing unwavering support and expert guidance as we strategize to secure your victory.
An uncontested divorce means both parties agree on all major issues — property division, custody, support — and the court simply approves the agreement. A contested divorce involves disputes on one or more issues that a judge may ultimately need to resolve. Uncontested divorces are generally faster and less expensive, but not every situation qualifies.
Arizona requires a minimum 60-day waiting period after the Petition is served before a divorce can be finalized. In practice, uncontested divorces may be resolved in a few months. Contested divorces can take significantly longer, depending on the complexity of the issues involved.
Arizona is a community property state, which means marital property is generally divided equitably. However, not all property will be deemed community property. The characterization of property is determined at the time it is acquired and often the characterization of property is contested in a dissolution matter.
Property characterized as separate will remain separate and property characterized as community will be equitably divided, which may mean equally or a 50/50 split. We help clients understand exactly where they stand and make informed decisions about what legal grounds they may have to challenge the property characterization.
