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Reach out today for help or a consult regarding your custody questions, concerns or issues, Morse Law Group is a family focused firm, ready to help Acerca de CHILD CUSTODY Protecting Your Parental Rights And Building A Plan Arizona courts recognize the importance of fostering a healthy child and fulfilling relationship between a parent and a child. Whether you are the father or mother, the days of losing touch with your children in the aftermath of a divorce because of an unfavorable judge’s ruling are the stuff of movies and legend. But, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t significant issues to be addressed during a divorce or paternity case and when deciding matters of child custody and parenting time. At Morse Law Group in Phoenix, Arizona, our first and primary concern is to protect your parental rights and your relationship with your children. We can address the concerns you have regarding sole and joint custody. We will also help you build a reasonable and enforceable parenting plan that will address the questions you haven’t even thought of yet. Building Plans Based On Your Situation And Our Experience We have worked with countless divorce and family law clients, and helped people through the sometimes-contentious landscape of child custody disputes. Morse Law Group has experience as a litigator and a strong ability to negotiate on your behalf. We can help you create a workable custody and parenting plan or, if necessary, advocate for your proposed parenting plan in court. We will make sure that your big concerns about your child’s upbringing, such as education, medical care and religious matters, are respected. But, we will also help you build the long-term plans that will meet the day-to-day needs of raising a child. We help you answer questions you might not have thought to ask: Where will the child spend the holidays? Who will be responsible for picking him or her up from school when sick? Who will be in charge of extracurricular activities? How will vacations be handled? Who makes the decisions or becomes the first point of contact in a sudden emergency? We help you work with the other parent to develop a Parenting Plan that is realistic, enforceable and reasonable. Need More Information Regarding Child Custody? Whether you can work directly with your former partner in a collaborative setting, or you need to fight for your child custody rights and plan in the courtroom, our office can help. Contact us below or by phone at 602-277-6900 today to put our office to work for your child custody concerns. First Name Last Name Email Let us help you focus on your family. Message Send

At Morse Law Group your case will be managed by a team of experienced legal staff, including at least one paralegal Paralegals Here to listen, here to help. In addition to your attorney, you will have a paralegal working on your case. Our paralegals are experienced professionals in family law, who will help walk you through different areas of your case, and facilitate communication between you and your attorney. Meet The Team Meagghi Cleary Paralegal Miranda Mitchell Paralegal

< Back Client Coordinator Apply Now Phoenix, AZ, USA Job Type Full Time About the Role Our Client Coordinators are often the first person a client will speak with when they begin their family law case. Applicants hoping to join our team as a client coordinator are expected to be able to communicate with clients, act as a point of contact between clients and attorneys, coordinate consultations and meetings, distribute incoming and outgoing mail, answer phone calls, send documents to clients, answer administrative questions, and occasionally file documents. Our Client Coordinators are outgoing, personable, with a high degree of emotional intelligence. They work well as a member of a team, and are able to work independently when necessary. Strong candidates will have good time management and organization skills. Morse Law Group provides employees with the opportunity to experience different roles within a firm, and the Client Coordinator role is a great opportunity to gain exposure to different legal tasks which vary from simple document review to more difficult and engaging projects. Client Coordinators work closely with the firm's paralegals as well as the attorney(s) and should know or will learn court procedures, and how to explain different steps of a case to clients. The ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic, and take pride in helping our firm provide excellent legal representation to our clients. Requirements Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and telephone) Interpersonal skills Emotional intelligence Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy Ability to effectively prioritize work under deadline pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong computer and document production skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Time Matters

Morse Law Group is located at 7220 North 16th Street, Bldg. D in Phoenix, Arizona 85020 OUR ADDRESS 7220 N 16th Street, Unit D Email: admin@morselawgroup.org Tel: 602-277-6900

Behind the scenes Morse Law Group has support staff who review your documents, save files, and make sure that your case file is complete and organized. Get to know them here! Support Staff Meet The Team Joy Morse Office Manager Jennifer Labodi File Clerk Madeline Brandel Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant Koda Office Dog Office Dog Niko

As the founding attorney of Morse Law Group, Judy has been practicing law in and out of the courtroom since 1986. Her experience has given her an ability to immediately understand different kinds of approaches that work in particular cases. Judy Morse As your attorney I will listen to you, and advocate for you. You can relax and hand over the reigns, knowing that I will address your case from a rational perspective, with your best interests in mind. Biography The founder of Judith A. Morse, P.C., now known as Morse Law Group, Judith A. Morse has been practicing law for more than 34 years. Judy graduated from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, with a degree in Psychology. After working as an Adult Probation Officer in Maricopa County, Arizona, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame Law School. During law school, she earned several honors, including being named as a Kiley Fellow and being selected for the Notre Dame Law Review. After law school, Judy worked for Gallagher & Kennedy, a large Phoenix law firm, specializing in insurance defense, highway design litigation, Indian Gaming law, and general commercial litigation. The partners at Gallagher & Kennedy recognized her skills and dedication by electing her partner/shareholder only five years after she joined the firm, making her the first elected female partner of the firm. The extensive training provided at Gallagher & Kennedy, along with the emphasis on strong writing skills and courtroom experience prepared Judy well to branch out and start her own firm. In 1996, Judy formed Judith A. Morse, P.C., a small boutique firm specializing in collaborative divorce, mediation, general family law litigation, complex divorce property issues, adoption, and guardianships. Over the past twenty years, Judy has represented her clients in a variety of cases with issues such as grandparents' rights, in loco parentis rights, child support modifications, spousal maintenance, business valuations, property valuations, custody valuations, parenting time issues, step parent adoptions, open adoptions, dependency cases with the Department of Child Safety, termination of parental rights, enforcement of divorce decree, and relocation cases. Judy's background and work experience in the field of psychology and mental health gives her an advantage in complex child custody and parenting time cases. She often involves mental health professionals in the process, especially when children are showing signs of being negatively impacted by the divorce, when one parent is alienating the other parent, or when the level of conflict has become so high that intervention is necessary. For her legal knowledge, experience and strong adherence to the Arizona Supreme Court professional standards of conduct and ethics, Judy has earned the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating* through Martindale-Hubbell and an Avvo rating of 8.2. She is also recognized by her peers for the quality of her work by the numerous referrals from prior clients, parties against whom she has litigated, and attorneys practicing in family law as well as other areas. In order to serve the legal community, Judy serves as Judge Pro Tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court. She volunteers her time conducting ADR Settlement Conferences for parties wanting to resolve their disputes out of the courtroom. She is a member of the Arizona State Bar and its family law section, the Maricopa County Bar and its family law section. As part of her ongoing commitment to making the divorce process better for families, she is a member of the International Association of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) and member as well as former president of Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Arizona. Judy is a also a member of Arizona Association of Family Law Attorneys and both the National and Arizona Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Education Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Indiana J.D. - 1986 Honors: magna cum laude Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts A.B. - 1980 Published Works Treble Damages Under RICO: Characterization and Computation 61 Notre Dame Law Review 526, 1986 Professional Associations State Bar of Arizona, Member Maricopa County Bar Association, Member American Bar Association, Member Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Arizona, President Contact I'm here to listen, and to help. Divorce and family law issues can be very emotional, let me be your advocate. jmorse@morselawgroup.org 602-277-6900

Morse Law Group is a family focused firm. When an agreement can be reached, our attorneys can help you reach an agreement through the mediation process Acerca de MEDIATION We Are Here To Put You In Control Often, no one is better at resolving the family law conflicts you may become embroiled in than yourself, and what you need most is a professional to guide you through the process and help you negotiate a mutually acceptable agreement. At the law firm of Morse Law Group, our attorneys believe strongly in the collaborative method of conflict resolution to help mediation clients formalize a divorce. The truth is that most family law conflicts including custody issues, guardianships and even complicated financial property issues can be resolved through mediation. Sometimes working together to negotiate a solution makes the most sense. Our founding attorney, Judith A. Morse, has helped clients throughout her career facilitate agreements utilizing her mediation and collaboration training as well as her experience as a settlement judge for Maricopa County. Making Mediation Work For You Like collaborative divorce, mediation is an alternative dispute resolution format that avoids adversarial litigation, and more often than not leads to a more positive outcome for everyone affected by the family law conflict. Our office has seen many cases in family law, and we know from experience that couples who are able to work together to settle a divorce or conflict, despite how difficult that may be, usually find the results better in almost every respect. Like any divorce, mediation still requires you to address issues such as property division, spousal maintenance, child support and custody, but instead of having the state or a judge make the decisions, you are in charge. Charting A Complicated Course Mediation not only gives you the opportunity to control the outcome of your discussions and leaves you better able to maintain relationships, participating in mediation: Is more cost-effective Gives you ultimate control so you can avoid handing decision-making over to a judge who doesn’t know you or your family Tends to be faster Can be much simpler Allows more flexible and “outside the box” solutions Contact our office to find out if we can put the benefits of mediation to work for you. A Phoenix Law Firm Focused On Solutions Our attorneys have extensive mediation experience. When you want to resolve a conflict by mediation, our attorney can put three decades of experience to work for you. We also have the experience to know that when you can negotiate solutions, you often have a far better outcome. Email us or call us at 602-277-6900 to learn more. First Name Last Name Email We can create a positive outcome. Message Send

Kaela Gray is an associate attorney at Morse Law Group, originally from Calgary, AB. Her family-focused dispute resolution methods help clients navigate what can be a very difficult or emotional period in their lives with clear goals and detailed explanations Kaela N. Gray Family law is an area of law that involves people, and people problems. Oftentimes, it can be very emotional. The lawyers involved can either exacerbate the issues, or can make a tough situation a little bit better. I work hard to do the latter. As your attorney I will listen to you, and advocate for you. I am here to be your rational brain during what can be a very emotional time, so that you can feel and experience everything you need to, and know that someone is looking out for your and your children's best interests. Biography Born and raised in Calgary, AB, Canada, to a family of engineers, Kaela's childhood was a combination of hard work and time management. Her family valued togetherness, and often created memories by traveling and doing exciting activities. Even her extended family shares the same passion for family fellowship, and large dinners were often a nightly event. Her wholesome family upbringing imbued her with an enthusiasm to provide a shared happiness to families of all shapes and sizes throughout family law. After graduating from high school in Canada, she moved internationally to Oregon and finished her undergrad at Willamette, a small liberal arts college in Salem. She graduated from Penn State Law in May of 2021 and moved to Arizona to be closer to family, and to be able to hike in her free time. Kaela's balance of empathy and positivity is her professional superpower. The emotional aspects of family law can be intense and difficult to deal with. With a full heart and your best interests in mind, Kaela wants her clients to know that she can empathize, understand, and support their situations so they can feel better about the transition period, and moving on to the next stages of their life. Education Pennsylvania State Law School, State College, Pennsylvania J.D. - 2021 William C. Vis Moot Oralist Willamette University, Salem, Oregon B.A. - 2018 Honors Professional Associations AzAFCC Board Member State Bar of Texas State Bar of Arizona Maricopa County Bar Association YLD Member Contact I'm here to listen, and to help. Divorce and family law issues can be very emotional, let me be your advocate. kaela@morselawgroup.org 602-277-6900

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< Back Associate Apply Now Phoenix, AZ, USA Job Type Full Time About the Role Our Attorneys are experienced in the area of family law. Attorneys interested in joining our team must be able to support a client through their case while also providing exceptional, sound, and rational legal advice. Candidates should be organized, have good time management, and excellent client communication skills. Requirements 3+ years of family law legal experience Actively licensed to practice in Arizona Personable High Emotional Intelligence Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills Excellent communication skills

< Back File Clerk/Data Entry Apply Now Phoenix, AZ, USA Job Type Full Time About the Role Our file clerks are responsible for storing and retrieving documents including financial records and images. The ideal candidate has strong administration skills and is a self-starter who understands the value of completing tasks in a timely manner, prioritizing tasks according to deadlines and always being available to assist fellow coworkers. RESPONSIBILITIES Performing data entry, scanning, word processing, copying, filing, and faxing Strict adherence to written procedures Assess the scanned documents to make sure that all received documents have been scanned and that all scans are legible Handle highly confidential information with the highest levels of discretion Managing digital documents including encrypted and email correspondence Perform other related duties as needed QUALIFICATIONS Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and File Sharing Experience in Microsoft Access or other database software a plus. Comprehensive knowledge of document scanning and compiling documents. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Value processes and love to consistently apply it to ensure documents get handled uniformly, the same way, every time Manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: Phoenix, AZ 85020: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person Requirements Expertise with document review, and computers, including scanning, digital saving, Adobe PDF, and Sharepoint. Great organizational skills, and attention to detail.

< Back Legal Assistant Apply Now Phoenix, AZ, USA Job Type Full Time About the Role Legal Assistant applicants are expected to be able to communicate with clients, coordinate consultations and meetings, distribute incoming and outgoing mail, answer phone calls, send documents to clients, and file documents, amongst other tasks. To be successful in this position, you should have a pleasant and outgoing personality, work well as a member of a team, and also be able to work independently when necessary. Strong candidates will also have good time management and organization skills. Morse Law Group provides employees with the opportunity to experience different roles within a firm, and the legal assistant role is a great opportunity to gain exposure to different legal tasks which vary from simple document review to more difficult and engaging projects. Legal Assistants work closely with the firm's paralegals as well as the attorney(s) and should know, or will learn, court procedures, how to prepare correspondence to the court, opposing counsel and the client. Legal Assistants work with process servers to get documents served, efile documents with the court, prepare shells of documents, review discovery and disclosure for completion, etc. The ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic, and take pride in helping our firm provide excellent legal representation to our clients. Requirements Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and telephone) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy Ability to effectively prioritize work under deadline pressure and multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong computer and document production skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Time Matters