AZ Divorce - Resources and Contacts

When getting a divorce, many people focus on the two major factors - who get's the money and property, and who gets the kids, but there's more to getting a divorce in Arizona than just finances and custody.

As with any state, the laws are different, and it's likely that any layman just doesn't have enough information to process it themselves, and with the complexity of elder care, job markets, psychology, real estate and scheduling thrown on top of it, it can seem overwhelming.

Here is a list of companies and organizations that help couples considering an AZ divorce to get not just their finances in order, but also get their lives and peace of mind on track.

First things first. If you must get a divorce in Arizona, you need to be able to work out your issues, get them on paper, and process them.

The benefits of divorce mediation, as opposed to litigation, are many including working out what both parties need, instead of fighting blindly for them, maintaining a civil relationship for the sake of the children, which will yield benefits in the future when emergencies arise, and saving time and money.

Arizona divorce mediation does all this in the framework of Arizona law, and works if you live in Arizona, or one or the other from the couple is an Arizona resident.

Mediation and document preparation can go a long way to streamlining the AZ divorce process, and once the 60 day waiting period has elapsed, both parties are free, but have hopefully built the bridges necessary to make their separate lives easier anytime they have to be together.

The Agreement House offices are in Ahwatukee, convenient to the Metro Phoenix area and East Valley.

480-496-2201

Arizona Divorce Mediation

Once you have your AZ divorce, you may need help recovering from the feelings of detachment and the conflict of the process itself.

A group called Divorce, Separation, and Significant Relationship Endings, run by Judith McHale and Tom Mitchell meets every monday evening at the Franciscal Renewal Center from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

Each meeting is a casual group event, allowing everyone the chance to speak about their situation and recount their progress. Both professionals offer their advice towards the end of the group, and are also available for one-on-one sessions.

Suggested donations are $10 for group sessions and $50 for one-on-one sessions, but no one is turned away.

Divorce Recovery Group and One-on-One Sessions

Dr. Marcus Earle with Psychological Counseling Services in Scottsdale is a licensed psychologist and a certified marriage and family therapist.

His counseling practice covers pre-marital, family, divorce and divorce recovery therapy and can assist with family issues before, during and after AZ divorce.

Along with his wife, Robin, he conducts couple communication workshops as well as family enrichment programs.

Marital, Family and Post-Divorce Counseling

Often, a divorce means a change in career, and George Fleming at Momentum Coaching Resources, LLC is an excellent resource for anyone who is changing careers or re-entering the workplace.

George provides one-on-one coaching and group networking sessions to get people who have been out or work or in the wrong market back on track.

His website also maintains a list of local employment resources, many of them free to use.

Career Transition

New careers often mean looking for a new home, often outside the state.  In any event, one party or the other is getting the house, so looking for a new residence is critical.

Sandy Dauten has been in real estate in the Phoenix area for nearly two decades.  She currently works with Keller William, part of a team that has extensive experience in short sales and can offers solutions in a difficult market.

Call Sandy at 480-203-8296.

Rick is experienced with investment accounts and is skilled at keeping ahead of market averages, with a willingness to explain investments, offer alternatives and keep clients up to date on changes in the market.

Investments and Financial Planning