Arizona’s
Legal Paraprofessional Solutions
your affordable alternative offering the same quality service and experience as a family law attorney.
WELCOME TO DE NOVO LAW
The words De Novo is Latin meaning “from the new,” or “as if from the first time.” We chose this name because, for the first time ever, the Arizona Supreme Court has allowed non-lawyers to obtain a license by the Arizona State Bar to practice law in certain areas.
This newly formed classification is known as a licensed Legal Paraprofessional, or LP for short. Mrs. Stephanie Villalobos is Arizona’s VERY FIRST licensed Legal Paraprofessional! This incredible accomplishment allows De Novo Law, LLC to have roles in legal practice similar to the roles performed by nurse practitioners in medicine. LPs can offer full legal services in administrative, criminal, civil, and family law matters with very few restrictions. Ms. Villalobos currently practices solely in the area of family law.
Much like an Arizona family law attorney or divorce lawyer, a legal paraprofessional can handle, and fully represent, clients in almost all of the same family law practice areas. The significant difference is that an LP can be much more affordable!
De Novo Law
Areas of
Family Law We Serve
Divorce & Separation
De Novo Law offers the same high-quality legal representation and decades of experience as the top Arizona divorce lawyer but does so at a much more affordable rate.
Child Support
Stephanie Villalobos, LP, is a highly respected legal paraprofessional with decades of experience in dealing with establishing and modifying child support matters.
Same-sex Family Law
De Novo Law can represent you in multiple same-sex family law matters, including divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, child support, and property division.
Child Custody
Legal paraprofessionals are a more affordable option than retaining a child custody attorney and have years of experience working in the area of family law.
Spousal Support
If spousal maintenance might be an issue in your divorce, Stephanie Villalobos, LP can help you understand whether you might be ordered to pay it or what you could be eligible to receive.
Grandparents Rights
Mrs. Villalobos can help you to gather the necessary evidence and file court documents to establish your rights as a grandparent, including custody or visitation.
HELPFUL ARTICLES
Understanding the Legal Implications of Child Custody After Divorce in Arizona
In Arizona, relocation cases are closely tied to child custody, legal decision-making, and parenting plans. A parent cannot assume that having primary residential time means they are free to move whenever they want. In many cases, Arizona law requires advance notice to the other parent, and if the move is challenged, the court will decide whether the relocation is in the child’s best interests.
What is a Covenant Marriage in Arizona
A covenant marriage in Arizona is a type of marriage that requires couples to undergo pre-marital counseling and agree to stricter limitations on divorce, distinguishing it from traditional marriages. In covenant marriages, couples must sign a declaration of intent that outlines their commitment to the marriage and acceptance of limited grounds for divorce, such as adultery, felony conviction, or long-term separation, among others. This form of marriage emphasizes durability and the mutual effort to maintain the marital relationship, appealing to those with strong religious or moral beliefs about the sanctity of marriage.
What is an Annulment Vs. a Divorce in Arizona
Divorce and annulment are both legal methods to dissolve a marriage in Arizona, but they differ significantly in their definitions, legal implications, and the procedures involved. Understanding these differences is crucial for anyone considering either option to end their marital relationship.Divorce recognizes that a legally valid marriage has ended. It typically involves division of marital assets, determination of child custody and support, and may include spousal maintenance. In contrast, an annulment declares a marriage legally void or invalid from its inception. Essentially, it erases the marriage as though it never existed legally.
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De Novo Law, LLC
4140 E. Baseline Rd.,
Suite 101
Mesa, AZ 85206
DISCLAIMER: The content of this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal advice. De Novo Law, LLC and its Legal Paraprofessionals are not attorneys and are not authorized to provide legal advice or representation beyond the areas and scope of practice for which license is held. The transmission or receipt of any electronic correspondence or information does not create a legal paraprofessional-client relationship.
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