Free Consultation: (855) 720-7575Tap to Call This Lawyer
Rich J. Peters
Divorce and Family Law Attorneys. We Take Sides. Yours.
Badges
Claimed Lawyer ProfileOffers Video ConferencingQ&AResponsive Law
Biography
The firm is located near downtown Phoenix. Although most of our clients come to us from Maricopa County, we are also pleased to provide legal services in the area of Divorce and Family Law throughout the state. Our goal is to provide quality legal representation to our clients and to make the unpleasant process of terminating a marriage more bearable. We strive to be caring, dedicated professionals whose idea of a successful resolution of divorce and family law matters is one which produces the best possible result for our client, at the lowest possible cost. We avoid costly and wasteful harassment tactics and aggressively resist those tactics if employed by opposing counsel. Our overriding concern is, as it should be, the best interest of our clients.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Video Conferencing
- Google Meet
- Skype
- Zoom
- WebEx
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Arizona
-
Languages
- English
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney Owner
- R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.
- - Current
- Current owner and practicing attorney.
- Judge Pro Tem
- Maricopa County Superior Court
- -
- Associate Attorney
- Jon C. Dake and Assoc., P.C.
- -
- Associate Attorney
- Bellah and Harrian
- -
- Associate Attorney
- John T. Fields & Associates
- -
- Attorney Owner
- Law Office of Rich J. Peters
- -
Education
- University of Arkansas School of Law
- J.D. (1992)
- -
- Honors: Deans List
-
- Arizona State University
- B.S. (1989) | Business Marketing
- -
-
Awards
- Top 10 Attorneys
- National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
- Outstanding Contributions to the Family Lawyers Assistance Project
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Lead Counsel for Family Law
- Lead Counsel Review Board
- For Love of Just Award
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Family Law Assistance Project--FLAP
Professional Associations
- Arizona Association for Conflict Resolution
- Member
- - Current
-
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Member
- - Current
-
- Maricopa County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
-
- Arizona State Bar # 014601
- Member
- - Current
-
- W.B. Putman American Inn of Court
- Member
- - Current
-
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Angel Player Loses Round in Child Support Case
- Arizona Republic
Speaking Engagements
- Pro Se Representation
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Pro Se Representation
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Pro Se Representation
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Pro Se Representation
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Pro Se Representation
- Arizona Community Legal Assistance Volunteer Lawyers Program
RJ Peters & Assoc PC
Legal Answers
76 Questions Answered
- Q. What can I get from an emotionally abusive husband that almost lead me to suicide?
- A: His emotional abuse will not affect how property and debt are divided. Under Arizona law, property and debts acquired during a marriage are divided without respect to marital misconduct, such as abuse.
Any improvements made to the home during the marriage, like renovations or upgrades, are considered community property. Even if you contributed more time or money towards these improvements, they are considered a joint effort by "the community". Any increase in the home’s value becuase of thise efforts is still subject to an equitable division.
If the furniture or the car were acquired during the marriage, then they are also subject to an equitable division. I would not ... Read More
- Q. I don't think I owe my soon to be ex anything
- A: Because you made payments during the marriage those are technically considered community payments. Thus, since the house was gifted only to you during the marriage , you then were making community payments towards a piece of separate property. Husband can claim reimbursement for "community contributions" made to your separate property using community funds.
However, given the duration of your separation and prior attempts at divorce, you may attempt to defend this claim based upon fairness. Arizona family courts are courts of equity. This principle allows the seek outcomes that are fair when necessary. We would want the Court to consider your unique facts rather than strictly ... Read More
- Q. In a RMC hearing, can the judge make a final ruling then?or will ur be set for trial
- A: The Court will only enter orders if agreed upon. Otherwise, the Court will try to see what is necessary to move the matter along, and may ask you about mediation and discovery. If the matter is ready for Trial, the Court may schedule deadlines and Trial.
Once the Court swears you in, if you then DO reach agreements, please do so KNOWING that you will be bound to those. Once an agreement is stated on the record, it is deemed binding under per rules ("Rule 69"). You generally cannot thereafter withdraw your consent.
Make sure you have completed your Resolution Management Position Statement and provided such to the opposing party/attorney prior to your hearing.
A qualified ... Read More
Social Media
Contact & Map
