Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorney in Tucson, AZ
For over four decades, I have dedicated my practice to providing sound legal guidance to individuals and families navigating complex family law matters. As a certified family law specialist, I prioritize personalized attention, carefully listening to clients to develop tailored legal strategies that address their unique circumstances. My experience spans divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, spousal maintenance, and military divorce cases, with a focus on achieving equitable outcomes through both litigation and negotiation.I serve clients across Tucson and Pima County, offering a client-centered approach that avoids standardized templates in favor of customized legal solutions. My practice emphasizes transparency, with clear communication throughout every stage of the legal process, and I maintain a strong commitment to supporting military families through discounted services. With decades of courtroom experience, I provide strategic advocacy designed to protect clients' interests while minimizing emotional and financial strain.
Services
Divorce Representation
Military Divorce
Child Custody
Spousal Maintenance
Prenuptial Agreements
Domestic Violence Cases
Post-Decree Modifications
Grandparents' Rights
Legal Decision-Making
Parenting Time Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialized family law experience
- Personalized legal strategies for unique family situations
- Dedicated military family law services with discounts
- Proven courtroom success in complex family cases
- Customized legal solutions instead of standardized templates
Associations and certifications
- Certified Family Law Specialist
What people say
Fought hard
Best lawyer
Extra mile
Passion for work
Strong competent attorney
Services
Divorce Representation
Providing comprehensive legal representation for both contested and uncontested divorces. This includes property division, spousal maintenance negotiations, and post-decree modifications. The practice handles complex financial settlements and high-conflict custody disputes while prioritizing clients' long-term interests. Strategic courtroom advocacy ensures protection of parental rights and financial security during marital dissolution proceedings.
Military Divorce
Specialized legal services for military families facing divorce. Addressing unique challenges related to overseas deployments, relocation orders, and division of military retirement benefits. The firm offers discounted rates for active-duty personnel and their spouses while handling jurisdictional complexities in military family law cases. Expertise includes custody arrangements for service members and enforcement of support orders across state lines.
Child Custody
Comprehensive legal guidance for legal decision-making and parenting time arrangements. Developing child-centered custody plans that address educational, medical, and religious considerations. Advocating for clients in contested custody battles while preparing enforceable visitation schedules. The practice handles modifications due to relocation and defends against false allegations in child custody disputes.
Prenuptial Agreements
Drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements to protect individual assets before marriage. Ensuring legal enforceability through full financial disclosure and proper execution. Advising clients on fair terms that balance asset protection with marital equity considerations. Modifying existing agreements to reflect changed circumstances before marital dissolution.
Domestic Violence Cases
Securing emergency protective orders and representing clients in domestic violence proceedings. Providing immediate legal intervention for victims seeking safety and custody protection. Handling criminal defense aspects while pursuing favorable outcomes in related family court matters. Advocating for clients' rights in hearings involving allegations of domestic abuse.
People
Susan M. Schauf
Attorney at Law
Certified family law specialist with 40+ years of experience handling divorce, child custody, and military family law cases in Tucson. Known for personalized representation and courtroom effectiveness, she develops tailored legal strategies while maintaining commitment to ethical practice standards.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
I specialize in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal maintenance, military family law, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence cases. My practice also handles post-decree modifications and grandparents' rights matters.
Do you offer consultations for potential clients?
Yes, I provide initial consultations to discuss your specific family law situation. This allows us to evaluate your case details and develop an appropriate legal strategy tailored to your needs.
How does military status affect divorce proceedings?
Military divorces require special handling for jurisdictional issues, division of retirement benefits, and custody arrangements when deployments occur. I offer discounted services for military families while addressing these unique legal challenges.
What makes your family law practice different?
My practice avoids standardized templates, focusing instead on customized legal solutions. With 40+ years of local experience, I combine courtroom effectiveness with personalized attention to each client's specific circumstances.
How are child custody decisions made in Arizona?
Arizona courts prioritize children's best interests when determining legal decision-making and parenting time. I help clients develop workable custody arrangements while advocating for their parental rights throughout the legal process.
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