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Phoenix Family Law Attorneys

Family Law Guidance for Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, & Other Family Matters in Phoenix

Since 1985, Gillespie, Shields & Taylor has helped individuals and families in Phoenix and throughout Arizona navigate divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, legal separation, adoption, and other family law matters.

Our Phoenix family law lawyers understand how personal these issues can be. Whether you are ending a marriage, protecting your relationship with your children, resolving financial support issues, or planning for your family’s future, we provide clear guidance, practical strategy, and steady legal support from start to finish.

Why Phoenix Families Choose Gillespie, Shields & Taylor

Having represented Phoenix families for over four decades, our family law attorneys have handled thousands of family law cases across Maricopa County.

This includes providing cost-conscious legal strategies for families dealing with divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, legal separation, adoption, DCS, and parental rights matters.

As a result, our family law attorneys are known and respected in Maricopa County courts by judges, mediators, and even the opposing counsel.

So whether you are ending a marriage, protecting your relationship with your children, resolving financial support issues, or planning for your family’s future, we provide clear guidance, practical strategy, and steady legal support from start to finish.

Visit us at our Phoenix office for a free consultation:

7319 North 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020

Family Law Matters We Handle in Phoenix

The attorneys at Gillespie, Shields & Taylor represent clients in a wide range of family law matters in Phoenix and throughout Maricopa County:

Whether your case involves divorce, children, financial support, adoption, or parental rights, our attorneys can help you understand your options and move forward with a clear plan.

Phoenix Family Law FAQs 

What does a Phoenix family law attorney help with? 
A Phoenix family law attorney can help with divorce, child custody, legal decision-making, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, legal separation, adoption, paternity, enforcement, modification, DCS matters, and other family-related legal issues.

Do I need a family law attorney for divorce in Phoenix?
You are not required to hire an attorney, but legal guidance can be especially important if your divorce involves children, real estate, retirement accounts, business interests, spousal maintenance, or disagreements over property division or parenting time.

Can one family law attorney handle divorce, custody, and child support?
Yes. These issues often overlap, and a family law attorney can help address divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, and enforcement issues as part of a larger legal strategy. At Gillespie, Shields & Taylor, our attorneys work together when needed to address complex or overlapping family law issues.

Where are family law cases handled in Phoenix?
Family law cases in Phoenix are generally handled through the Family Department of the Superior Court in Maricopa County.

Central Court Building
201 W Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003

How does Arizona law handle child custody?
Arizona law uses the terms legal decision-making and parenting time instead of custody. Legal decision-making refers to authority over major decisions for the child, while parenting time refers to the schedule for when each parent spends time with the child.

Additionally, courts prioritize the best interests of the child when making these decisions.

Can family law orders be modified after divorce? 
In some cases, yes. Orders involving child custody, parenting time, child support, or spousal maintenance may be modified when there has been a qualifying change in circumstances. The specific standard depends on the type of order and the facts of the case.

Does Gillespie, Shields & Taylor offer free consultations for Phoenix family law matters?
Yes. Gillespie, Shields & Taylor offers free 15-minute consultations for individuals and families who need help with divorce, custody, support, legal separation, adoption, DCS issues, and other family law matters in Phoenix.

These consultations help prospective clients understand their options before deciding how to move forward.

Family Law Cases in Phoenix and Maricopa County

Family law cases in Phoenix are generally handled through the Family Department of the Superior Court in Maricopa County.

Depending on your unique situation, your family law case may involve legal decision-making, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, temporary orders, enforcement, modification, or another related issue.

Our Phoenix family law attorneys help clients understand the process, prepare for each stage of their case, and pursue practical solutions that protect their children, finances, and future.

Divorce

Ending a marriage is never easy. However, having our compassionate, experienced divorce attorneys at your side can help minimize problems, streamline processes, and achieve the best possible outcome.

We guide clients through all aspects and types of divorce, including:

  • Contested and uncontested divorces
  • High-asset divorces
  • Complex divorces involving businesses, multiple properties, or retirement accounts
  • Mediation and negotiated settlements

Let our Phoenix divorce lawyers help ensure your interests are protected, the division is fair, and the conflict is minimized during this critical time in your life.

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Spousal Support

Spousal support (also known as alimony) can be one of the most emotionally and financially complex aspects of an Arizona divorce.

Whether you’re seeking support or being asked to pay it, our Phoenix family law attorneys work tirelessly to ensure that your settlement is fair, justified, and based on evidence.

Let us build strong, evidence-based arguments to support or challenge spousal support requests, whether during divorce or in post-divorce modifications.

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Child Support

Even though Arizona uses state guidelines that consider each parent’s circumstances, what’s on paper doesn’t always reflect real life.

That’s why the Phoenix family law attorneys at Gillespie, Shields & Taylor are ready to fight for you to make sure the child support amount paid is just and fair.

This includes help with:

  • Calculating accurate child support amounts
  • Addressing hidden income or underemployment
  • Modifying existing support orders when circumstances change
  • Enforcing unpaid child support through legal action

Whether you’re paying or receiving child support, let our Phoenix child support attorneys help ensure that your child’s needs are met and that the financial burden is shared fairly.

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Child Custody & Parenting Time

With how important our children are to us, child custody and parenting time can be the most difficult and emotional part of any family law matter.

Our Phoenix family law attorneys always strive to protect and support your child’s best interests while also standing up for your rights as a parent.

We provide help with all aspects of child custody and parenting time, including:

  • Parenting plans and custody agreements
  • Disputes over legal decision-making (education, healthcare, religion)
  • Relocation and move-away cases
  • Allegations of abuse, neglect, or substance abuse
  • Emergency custody or temporary orders
  • Enforcement and modification of existing orders

Let us help create a stable and reasonable plan that cares for your child’s needs and protects your role as a parent.

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Legal Separation

In some cases, divorce isn’t the right answer for couples. Rather, legal separation may be the preferred option.

This may be due to religious beliefs, unique circumstances or needs, or the hope of reconciliation.

If you’re in need of a legal separation in Arizona, let our Phoenix family law attorneys guide you through it.

We’ll help you deal with the many issues of legal separations, including:

  • Property division
  • Asset division
  • Managing insurance and other benefits
  • Child custody and parenting time
  • Child support and spousal maintenance

Let our attorneys help you navigate your legal separation process from start to finish.

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Adoption

Few parents can describe the joy of finally having a child of their own.

However, adoption in Arizona is a legally complex process, with each case presenting unique challenges and requirements.

Whether you’re adopting a stepchild, relative, or a child through private placement or agency, the attorneys at Gillespie, Shields & Taylor guide you through the steps to finalize an adoption with care and understanding.

Our Phoenix family law lawyers help with these and other adoption matters:

  • Private and agency adoptions
  • Step-parent, single-parent, and grandparent adoptions
  • Meeting state adoption requirements
  • Termination of parental rights

Let us help you enjoy this special moment of adding a new member to your family by helping ensure your adoption process is smooth, transparent, and as stress-free as possible.

Learn how our Phoenix adoption attorneys can help with Arizona adoptions >>

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

With their many advantages, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements aren’t just for the wealthy.

Rather, these agreements provide any couple with clarity, reduce potential conflict, and can help protect the financial future of those involved. This is especially true for those who own a business, have children from a previous marriage, or bring significant assets into the relationship.

The Phoenix family law lawyers at Gillespie, Shields & Taylor take a thoughtful, respectful approach to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, making sure that your wishes and circumstances are fully accounted for.

Our attorneys help individuals and couples who want to:

  • Protect separate property and family businesses
  • Define how assets and debts will be divided in the event of divorce
  • Outline expectations for spousal support
  • Reduce future legal conflict and uncertainty

Let our Phoenix family law attorneys help ensure your prenuptial or postnuptial agreement is enforceable, fair, and reflects both parties’ intentions, while also keeping the process collaborative and constructive.

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Other Family Law Matters Our Phoenix Attorneys Can Help With

Just as your family is unique, so are your family’s legal needs.

That’s why our Phoenix family law attorneys handle a wide variety of family law matters with diligence and care, providing you with personalized legal representation that zealously advocates on your behalf.

We help families and individuals with:

For compassionate legal help that fights to achieve your goals and needs, choose the Arizona family law lawyers at Gillespie, Shields & Taylor.

Compassionate Phoenix Family Law Attorneys Who Protect What Matters Most

With more than four decades of experience serving Arizona families, Gillespie, Shields & Taylor offers a rare combination of skill, strategy, and compassion.

Our reputation is built on our attorneys’ deep knowledge of Arizona family law and strong standing in courts throughout Maricopa County.

As a result, we don’t just know the law — we know how to apply it effectively to get the results our clients deserve.

Some of the benefits of choosing our family law services include:

  • Attorneys with decades of combined experience
  • Legal strategies tailored to your goals, not cookie-cutter plans
  • Practical, cost-conscious approaches that avoid unnecessary conflict
  • Regular communication and clear explanations at every stage of the legal process
  • A commitment to protecting your children, your finances, and your future 

Whether your case is straightforward or complex, our Phoenix family law attorneys provide you with a steady legal partner who understands what you’re going through and knows how to help you move forward.

Phoenix Family Law Lawyers with a Client-First Approach

Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, our Arizona family law lawyers tailor our legal strategies to each client’s goals. This personalized approach creates an outcome-focused legal process that makes all the difference with family law issues. 

As a result, Gillespie, Shields & Taylor has become the go-to family law attorneys in Arizona. 

So for regular communication, personal care and attention, a tactical approach, and the best outcome possible, choose our Phoenix family law attorneys.

Speak With a Phoenix Family Law Attorney Today

The family law lawyers at Gillespie, Shields & Taylor have helped tens of thousands of Arizona families successfully navigate their unique family law issues.

Contact our Phoenix family law attorneys today to get the compassionate help and skilled legal representation you need.

Call us at 602-870-9700 for our Phoenix location.

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