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
Options When Parent Violates Child Custody Order in Arizona
In Arizona, child custody orders are not suggestions—they are binding court orders that both parents must follow. When one parent violates a child custody order, it can disrupt the child’s well-being and create unnecessary tension between co-parents. Whether it involves refusing to return the child, denying scheduled parenting time, or not following the parenting plan, these actions can have serious legal consequences.
What is the Arizona Parent Information Program Class?
The Parent Information Program is a mandatory educational class for parents involved in legal actions such as divorce, legal separation, paternity, or custody disputes involving minor children. This class is not just a formality—it is a requirement under Arizona law and is designed to help parents minimize the adverse effects of family court cases on children.
How Arizona Courts Handle Child Custody Disputes Over Extracurricular Activities
Parents want what’s best for their children, but disagreements can arise when deciding how much time, money, and energy should go into extracurricular activities. Whether it’s sports, music lessons, or after-school clubs, these choices often become sources of conflict during or after a divorce. For separated parents, even minor disagreements can grow into larger custody disputes if not addressed early. Arizona courts look at extracurricular activity disputes through the lens of legal decision-making and parenting time. The priority is always the child’s best interests, but parents must balance schedules, costs, and the child’s well-being while making significant decisions. When disputes don’t get resolved, family court judges may need to step in, mainly when disagreements affect a parenting plan or cause repeated conflict.
Affordable and Experienced Family Law Legal Services
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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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