Lawyers for Your Family Concerns
Bullhead City * Lake Havasu City * Kingman
At the Knochel Law Firm, our attorneys are experienced negotiators, mediators and litigators in family law. We take the approach to divorce or another family law issue that is appropriate for your case and your goals, whether that is patient and caring or more aggressive.
If you are going through a divorce, want to adopt a child, or have a different family concern, contact us at our offices in Bullhead City to discuss your situation with an experienced lawyer.
We can handle any of the following:
- Child custody: Once issued during a divorce, separation or paternity action, child custody orders are binding and can be enforced with our help. If it is in the child's interest to change the arrangement, we will help you pursue a formal modification.
- Child support: When a child's parents do not live together, both parents are required to provide financial support. Child support is based on the income of both parents, and it can be modified as circumstances change. We can also help you with child support enforcement.
- Contested divorce: If you and your spouse cannot come to a quick divorce settlement, we will take your case prepared to enter into litigation if necessary. That being said, hiring a committed attorney can often help you negotiate a fair result out of court.
- Uncontested divorce: In many divorces, the spouses come to agreement on the major issues. The agreement you sign can have long-term consequences, so it is your interest to consult a lawyer and have him or her prepare the necessary documents.
- Community property division: Under the laws of Arizona, Nevada and California, all property acquired during the marriage belongs to both spouses. In divorce, we will help you with the details of how much community property, and which property, should go to each spouse.
- Spousal maintenance: Also known as alimony, this is sometimes granted during a divorce when one spouse has previously been the main source of income for the family.
- Paternity: A child has a right to care and support from both parents, even if they are not married. We can help either parent pursue legal recognition of paternity.
- Adoption: If you are bringing a child into your household through a private adoption or are looking to obtain parental rights over a child already in your care, we can help.
To learn more about divorce and family law issues in Arizona, Nevada and California, visit our divorce and family law FAQ page or contact us Us to schedule an appointment with an experienced attorney.
