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Family law is a wide legal topic involving matters that directly impact the people and relationships that matter most. Our family law services include:
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Family law matters can reshape nearly every part of your life, including your finances, your parental rights, and your future stability. While Arizona’s family law system provides clear legal resolutions, getting there requires legal guidance and thorough preparation.
The Law Office of Cosmas Onyia boasts nearly 30 years of focused experience in Family Law. We have garnered a reputation in Phoenix for providing comprehensive legal counsel tailored to the unique circumstances of each client. If you are managing a serious challenge with your family, it is time to work with a Phoenix, AZ family lawyer for professional legal representation.
More About UsWhy Choose the Law Office of Cosmas Onyia?
Family law matters are deeply emotional and confidential. This requires choosing a lawyer who is trusted and can handle sensitive issues with both strategy and discretion. Family cases require more than court filings and procedural steps. They demand a skilled family law attorney who can respond to your concerns, anticipate legal obstacles, and guide you toward outcomes that are fair, enforceable, and sustainable.
Here’s what makes us fit for your family law representation:
Many Years of Focused Experience
Since 1996, Attorney Cosmas Onyia has practiced family law exclusively. This gives clients the benefit of legal insight honed through thousands of family law cases across Arizona.
Client-Centered Legal Strategy
Every family situation is different. The firm does not apply formulaic solutions. Instead, it works with each client to develop a tailored legal approach that reflects their priorities, whether those include maintaining child stability, preserving financial stability, or ensuring long-term co-parenting viability.
Reliable Legal Representation
When your family’s future is at stake, you deserve legal representation that is reliable, knowledgeable, and fully engaged. The Law Office of Cosmas Onyia will provide that level of advocacy to your case to ensure your outcome reflects your best interests.
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When managing family issues that affect your family, you can take legal action to protect your future. At the Law Office of Cosmas Onyia, you will receive representation grounded in Arizona family law and tailored to the details of your situation. As part of our practice, we will take the time to understand your concerns so that we can provide informed guidance.
Call us at 602-428-5142 to discuss your situation in confidence.
How long does a family law case take?
The duration of the finalization of the divorce varies from case to case. Arizona divorce proceedings have a 60-day cooling-off period, which starts when serving a divorce petition to the other spouse. When a divorce petition is filed by one spouse and the parties don’t have disagreements on any issues, the court generally announces a decree after a cooling-off period.
However, if you have a conflict with your spouse on crucial issues like child custody and division of assets, the finalization time increases. The duration will depend on the complexity of those issues.
Why can’t I file for divorce on my own?
Whether you plan to file for a contested divorce or an uncontested divorce, the assistance of an experienced divorce attorney is advisable. If your marriage has conflicts, you may not be able to negotiate your fair share due to your history with your spouse.
However, in an uncontested divorce, you may have difficulty dividing marital assets fairly and handling all the legal paperwork. Since 1996, we have provided clients with thorough guidance and reliable advocacy in matters related to divorce and family law.
Filing for divorce in Phoenix.
Filing for a divorce in Phoenix, can be a complicated matter, especially if there are assets, property and parenting time that are to be divided between the couple filing divorce in Arizona. As an experienced Phoenix divorce lawyer our job is to provide expert advice, and work diligently to protect your interests.
At the Law Office of Cosmas Onyia, individuals facing divorce in Phoenix receive focused legal representation tailored to their specific situation.
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Law Office of Cosmas Onyia
Cosmas Onyia, P.C. is a family law firm helping clients resolve their family law matters since 1996. Attorney Cosmas Onyia has nearly 30 years of experience representing clients and aggressively fighting for their rights inside and outside the courtroom. Here at Cosmas Onyia, P.C., we believe that each client is unique; that's why we provide personalized solutions that'll tailor to your needs.
Understanding Advocate
Cosmas Onyia profoundly understands family law and how it can impact his clients’ most private and sensitive issues. That is why he approaches each case with compassionate understanding.
Personalized Solutions
Mr. Onyia takes the time to listen to your expectations and goals to determine the best plan of action in your case while working hard to defend your legal rights in negotiations and court.
Justice with Compassion
Family law is a wide legal topic involving matters that directly impact the people and relationships that matter most. Our family law services include:
Most Common Questions
Common questions involve divorce, custody, support, and property issues. Every case is unique, so legal advice can help clarify your rights.
The duration of the finalization of the divorce varies from case to case. Arizona divorce proceedings have a 60-day cooling-off period, which starts when serving a divorce petition to the other spouse.
When a divorce petition is filed by one spouse and the parties don’t have disagreements on any issues, the court generally announces a decree after a cooling-off period. However, if you have a conflict with your spouse on crucial issues like child custody and division of assets, the finalization time increases. The duration will depend on the complexity of those issues.
You must have lived in Arizona for at least 90 days to file for divorce as per section 25-312(A)(1) of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
Arizona courts don't favor a parent based on gender when determining child custody. Arizona Revised Statute Section 403.02(B) states that the court shall not give preference to a proposed plan due to the gender of a parent.
The courts serve the best interests of the child. Therefore, they only consider factors that may benefit the child. Some of these factors include:
- Level of the child's relationship with each parent
- History of child abuse or domestic violence
- Potential future relationship between the child and each parent
Arizona courts consider a child's wishes about their living arrangements if they are mature and of a suitable age. But, this is not the sole factor they consider when determining living arrangements. So, where your child will live depends on the facts of your case.
Arizona is a no-fault state; therefore, you don’t need specific grounds to file for divorce. You only need to state that your marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no hope of reconciliation. You don’t need to prove the fault of your spouse to file for divorce.
However, if you have a covenant marriage, you must establish a specific ground for divorce. You must either both agree to divorce or prove in a court that the other spouse has committed one of the following acts:
- Adultery
- A serious crime resulting in imprisonment
- They abandoned you for at least one year
- Physical or sexual abuse
- Domestic violence
- Living separately for two years
- Regularly use drugs or alcohol
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With nearly three decades of experience, Cosmas Onyia understands that family law matters are sensitive and filled with emotions. Thus, he handles them with compassion and care.
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