Kaufman Document Preparation Services

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Welcome to A New Beginning - Arizona Paralegal. I am Elaine Kaufman and I specialize in paperwork for family based issues. Contested divorces may eventually require the assistance of an attorney since this is a case where the parties cannot agree. I can prepare the initial paperwork to begin the process and prepare subsequent documents depending on whether the party is going to retain an attorney or represent themselves. I would be preparing the same type of paperwork your attorney would be preparing for you. Uncontested or consent divorces are when the parties agree on all issues and just wish to dissolve their marriage. I can prepare the paperwork from beginning to end and the parties, in most cases, never have to attend court. Also, the division of property and assets is exactly how they agree. They save a lot of money paid to attorneys and their divorce is final in about 60 days from service. A Legal Separation is not a divorce. You can separate property but you are not divorced. Generally people opt for a legal separation for reasons of insurance retention by one of the parties. People sometimes choose this because they want to try to live apart first and see if that's what they want to do. The choice is up to the parties. If, however, you file for a Legal Separation and then later decide to divorce, there are additional costs involved, both in preparing documents and with the court. Paternity - There are many couples who have children out of wedlock and need to secure their rights. A paternity action is very similar to a divorce proceeding. Without establishing paternity, most generally the rights are implied for the mother. A paternity action provides parental rights for both parties. It can establish custody, visitation and child support. Family law Issues - (Child custody, child support , visitation, and other issues) I prepare documents related to most all family law issues. Whether it be to establish or modify child custody, su