Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

What is the total cost/estimate for a Family Lawyer, in the genre of gaining full custody of a child? What steps must you take in order to do so? Lastly, based off of what's been seen or heard, what is there to expect?

I apologize if some things are not clear.

Thank you,

Alex


Asked on 12/20/10, 5:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Rich Peters R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

Alex:

There is virtually no way to estimate the total cost. Every case is different. Every client is different. Every opposing party or opposing attorney is different. There also is no way I can explain via email only what steps we would take on your behalf.

We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options for pursuing custody. This is obviously a very important matter, and you should not go in alone.

We have three attorneys. We charge from $220 per hour to $250 per hour. Our retainers can run as low as $500 for demand letters/phone calls, $1200 plus costs for uncontested matters, or from $2,000 to $4,000 for most contested matters. We can also structure assistance to help you represent yourself if your prefer, whether by the project or by the hour.

Please remember that a retainer is just a prepayment of time, and is not an estimate as to the total costs of the matter. If I finish within the retainer, then I refund any unearned amounts.

One of our attorneys can explain the issues and procedures better in person. As you can imagine, there is too much to cover via email. We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss your matter in detail.

Please call us directly to discuss the specifics of your matter, or contact my assistant Gina or my paralegal Jennifer to schedule your free 1/2 hour consultation.

/s/ Rich J. Peters

R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

1422 North 2nd Street, Suite 100

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

602-254-7251

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see our website at www.familylawaz.com

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Answered on 12/27/10, 7:46 am


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