Interested in learning about divorce, legal separation, parenting time, or custody?
The Arizona Bar Foundation offers several FREE webinars each month. Coming up on August 11, 2022 is “Changing Parenting Time” and on August 12, 2022 is “Family Court 101.” To register or view the upcoming calendar, click on the link below.
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. As of July 16, 2022 it was available to everyone across the United States. Callers will be connected to a crisis center that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Suicide is the second leading case of death for young people between 10 to 24. Family conflicts and losing relationships can feel overwhelming. Seeking out support can help make these changes manageable.
Sumer is winding down and the kids are going back to school. Hooray! Owens & Perkins and their staff purchased 25 backpacks and filled them with all of the supplies studentswill need to get them through the school year. The backpacks and supplies were donated to the City of Scottsdale for distribution to low-income students. Have a great school year everyone!
Practice Area Spotlight
Mediation
Our most recent blog posts explore the option of Mediation and answer the most commonly-asked questions we receive from our clients.
Mediation vs. Arbitration – Everything You Need to Know
Attorney Michael Clonts practices primarily in the areas of family law, mediation and grandparents’ rights. Michael is very empathetic for each client’s unique situation and his primary goal is helping his clients navigate through their life-changing legal situation.
Michelle Perkins was very communicative, clear, and forthright setting expectations about the specific services I inquired about. Once hired, she continued to meet each expectation she set in a timely, organized, and efficient manner. 2 years after working together an important follow-up concern arose, and Michelle jumped right back in to help resolve it quickly.
Michelle perkins was an amazing help in my probate case. She was responsive and upfront. I am very appreciative of her and can't recommend her enough. She is LGBT friendly as well.
So many great things to say about Michelle and her law firm. She has helped two generations of our family make the right decisions when it comes to estate planning and financial advice. She is a true professional and a stellar attorney. She stays on top of everything and does it all with a great sense of humor. We had some complicated family and real estate issues and she guided us through everything. I am an attorney myself and I cannot recommend her enough! It is truly a pleasure working with her.
I am very pleased with my choice to hire Ms. Lenzner to help in my divorce proceedings. There were quite a few twist and turns in my particular case and Patricia was able to handle them all with ease. I especially liked the fact that Patricia values honesty and integrity over the typical lawyers tactics, unlike my husbands lawyer, for example. She remained ethical throughout the entire process and I would fully recommend her to anyone facing such a difficult time in their lives.
I have used this law firm for 20+ years. Michelle Perkins is the best lawyer in the states. She has handled several cases for me over the years and the quality and professionalism cannot be matched by any other law firm. Not only does this amazing group of lawyers dedicate everything they have to there clients but Michelle herself is unstoppable in court. Her knowledge of the law is vast and her genuine personality makes any difficult situation a little less stressful. This lawyer’s office is top notch. If you want to ensure you get the best advice in the state reach out to Michelle Perkins law office, they are amazing.
Michael Clonts is the most amazing family lawyer I've ever had the opportunity to know and have represented me in my family case. He is organized, understanding, knowledgeable, and fair. He shows patience and dedication in and out of the courtroom. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a strong lawyer who cares.
I have used Owes and Perkins for my divorce. They did and exceptional and professional job handling every aspect of my divorce.I would highly recommend this law firm to anyone. The entire staff is so friendly and always happy to assist you with your questions. I recently had a problem with an old divorce retrieving personal property and Trish was amazing and openly willing to help me out with my ex husband. I truly can’t thank her enough for her kindness.
Imagine my delight at finding an attorney who is personable, knowledgeable, empathetic and straightforward. Michelle Perkins actively listened to my sordid tale of being the executor of a sticky family estate issue and with kindness, much needed levity and sincerity she quickly clarified the role and guided me to a simple solution that other attorneys I had spoken to had not presented as a legal option.I am very happy I was convinced to contact one more attorney. From start (quick online form) to resolution, everyone I spoke to at Owens & Perkins was professional and personable. I would highly recommend.