Divorce and Family Law

The attorneys at Gillespie, Shields, & Durrant specialize in Divorce and Family Law. As you face the ending of your marriage, you should consider hiring a law firm that specializes in mediation and arbitration. The family law firm of Gillespie, Shields, & Durrant are divorce mediators in Arizona. They are here to assist you with resolving all of the legal issues that ending a marriage entails.

Many couples argue over property division, child custody, and spousal support. Far too often, the couples focus on what went wrong and who is to blame. This often leads to one spouse deciding that he or she deserves more than the other does. These divorce cases often lead to messy courtroom battles where no one really wins and the bitter feelings last for years. This will affect not only the couple themselves, but their children as well.

Help Keep Your Divorce Clean

You have probably heard horror stories of nasty divorces and child custody battles, perhaps you even know someone who has been through a nasty divorce and child custody fight. You can avoid many of these issues by going through mediation and arbitration. The attorneys at Gillespie, Shields, & Durrant are qualified arbitration lawyers in Phoenix, Arizona. They will sit down with you and address all of your concerns.

Our divorce attorneys have found that couples who use mediation and arbitration to settle their divorce and child custody issues usually find that the final agreement allows both sides to feel that they have won. Couples who use divorce mediators in Arizona discover that their post-divorce or co-parenting relationships are healthier and less stressful than they expected. This is especially significant where minor children are involved.

Phoenix, AZ Arbitration Lawyers

For couples needing an arbitration lawyer in the Phoenix area, the firm of Gillespie, Shields, & Durrant are the answer. Attorneys DeeAn Gillespie Strub and Mark A. Shields handle mediating parenting, property, and child support issues between husbands, wives, and individuals. They have observed that couples that agree to mediate are more likely to honor the agreements. Many people resent the agreements mandated by a judge. This reduces the likelihood of future disputes.

By using mediation and arbitration for your divorce or child custody issues in Arizona, you will have more control over the process. Your wishes will be heard and addressed. Judges are not in a position to take the time to understand all of the issues in your case. They have limited time to hear the issues and render a decision. While they do their best, they are only human and their rulings might not be the best one for all of the parties involved.