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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 602-857-9320 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

< 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

< 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.

STUDENTS Morse Law Group proudly offers a student externship program, providing law students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge to real cases, while gaining exposure and experience in the different areas of family law during their academic year. Amanda Carrizales Extern, Spring 2023 Baron Hullinger Extern, Summer 2024 Chelsea Watt Extern, Fall 2024 Accepting Applications Externship If you are interested in a Morse Law Group Externship please: Email kaela@morselawgroup.org Call 602-277-6900 Follow

LEGAL TEAM In addition to your attorney, you will have a number of other members of our staff on your legal team, including at least one paralegal, and legal assistant. Paralegals Our paralegals take a hands-on approach to client service through prompt, clear communication and attention to detail. Meet the Team Support Staff Our legal team includes a legal secretary, file clerk, and legal assistants whose meticulous organizational skills ensure our attorneys have everything they need to work on your case. Meet the Team Contact Us At Morse Law Group, we listen intently to each client’s story. The direction our counsel takes depends on the unique goals at hand. admin@morselawgroup.com 602-857-9320

Careers To express your interest in joining Morse Law Group, please complete the intake form below. Apply Today Phone 602-277-6900 Email frontdesk@morselawgroup.org Social Media First Name Last Name Email Role Role Current Position Cover Letter Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Resume Upload supported file (Max 15MB) What should we know about you? Submit Application Thank you for your interest

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 Paralegal Apply Now Phoenix, AZ, USA Job Type Full Time About the Role We only consider experienced family law paralegals. Paralegal applicants are expected to be able to communicate with clients, coordinate consultations and meetings, work on disclosure and discovery, draft pleadings, communicate with opposing counsel, know family law filing deadlines, docket pertinent dates, and work with clients and attorneys to find amicable resolutions to family law issues. Requirements Family Law Paralegal Experience Knowledge of Family Law filing deadlines Knowledge of the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure Excellent communication skills (written, and verbal) Strong writing skills Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy Exceptional time management 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 Family Focused Family Law WE ARE READY TO LISTEN TO YOU Phoenix Family Law Attorneys Phoenix Family Law Attorneys Custody, Divorce, Separation Family Law Firm PRACTICE AREAS PRACTICE AREAS FAMILY LAW Morse Law Group is a family law firm which means we handle cases involving family relationships, divorce, custody, child support, parenting time, etc. CHILD SUPPORT In Arizona Child Support is calculated pursuant to Arizona Child Support Guidelines. If you need child support, are paying child support, or want to know more, contact us. DEPENDENCY Dependency occurs when the state determines that a parent is unfit or unable to care for their child or children. If you have questions, or need help with a dependency case, give us a call. GRANDPARENT & NONPARENTAL CUSTODY If you are a grandparent or a nonparent and want to know more about your rights and your options, we can talk you through it. MEDIATION With a focus on non-adversarial resolution, mediation gives you the opportunity to control the outcome of your discussions, and allows you to better maintain relationships. CHILD CUSTODY In Arizona "custody" is broken into two parts: legal decision making and parenting time. COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE Collaborative Divorce is a unique procedure which allows couples to go through the divorce process with a team of specialized lawyers, legal professionals, financial professionals, and mental health professionals to achieve a peaceful resolution. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE If you are a victim of domestic violence there are unique challenges and concerns that you may have when it comes to getting a divorce. But once you hire a law firm, you are not alone anymore. You have help fighting your battles. GUARDIANSHIP & CONSERVATORSHIP Many life changes leave you in need of assistance. You may find your elderly parents can no longer make reasonable decisions for themselves, or you need someone to take custody of your child. PRENUPTUAL/POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS If you are planning on getting married or are already married, we can walk you through your options to protect your property. CREATING POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR OVER 30 YEARS Morse Law Group is a focused family law firm with decades of experience. We believe every family deserves a quality attorney who will work tirelessly on their clients’ behalf. We combine years of excellence and creative thinking to bring you the best possible results. How Will You Achieve Your Family's Best Possible Future? At Morse Law Group, our legal team brings focused attention to your case. Whether you need a divorce or are working to find a stable co-parenting situation, our firm has the skills, experience and adaptability to find a solution that fits your family’s unique situation. Our attorneys work with you to: Identify clear and reasonable goals that accurately reflect your needs Evaluate your options, including courtroom litigation, mediation, and collaborative law Execute a strategy that works quickly to bring a stable solution to you and your loved ones Our firm has helped families and residents find solutions that reflect their needs and wishes since 1996. You can trust us to guide you forward. OUR VISION A Family Law Firm Focused on Peaceful Dispute Resolution When families experience changes, compassionate and dedicated representation can help minimize stress, providing thoughtful decision-making about the future. Since our inception in 1996, that is the type of legal representation Morse Law Group has provided to the residents of Phoenix and the surrounding communities. Arizona families can entrust their delicate situations to our boutique law firm. Our attorneys possess a psychological understanding of conflict. Meanwhile, the combination of alternative dispute resolution methods and litigation enables us to provide comprehensive approaches to contentious, emotionally wrought family matters. ATTORNEYS OUR ATTORNEYS JUDITH A. MORSE PARTNER Tel: 602-277-6900 jmorse@morselawgroup.org KAELA N. GRAY ASSOCIATE Tel: 602-277-6900 kaela@morselawgroup.org CONTACT OUR ADDRESS 7220 N 16th Street Bldg D Email: admin@morselawgroup.org Tel: 602-277-6900 Click Here to Find Us For any general inquiries, please fill in the following contact form: First Name Last Name Email Phone Brief Description of Your Legal Issue Case Number (if applicable) How Would You Like To Be Contacted? Phone Email Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit Thank you for your inquiry. Someone from our firm will be in touch. If your matter is urgent, please give us a call at 602-277-6900 Company BACK TO TOP

More Resources Helping Children Cope with Divorce Founding attorney and name partner Judith A. Morse authored an article published by Best Legal Choices outlining the need-to-know's for when you are going through a divorce and have children , included below : What you need to know about a divorce with kids You are juggling your family, a career, and a divorce with kids. It can be overwhelming, as you strive to maintain a balance. Children can often be the most important concern. Some divorcing parents overcompensate while others undercompensate. The conflict of an in-court divorce can make some parents practically forget the kids completely amid the chaos of making huge changes to their lives and lifestyle. It’s completely normal. But collaborative law allows you to opt out of this chaos and put your children front and center in your divorce. What Your Kids Would Like You to Know Growing up with divorced parents has its challenges for children before, during, and after the divorce process. What do they wish their parents had known? Here are six: Don’t give up on me. Even if your partner has complete custody, even if there’s a step-parent in the picture, don’t sacrifice your time with me. No matter how difficult it seems to overcome obstacles, I need you. I’m worth the effort. Don’t lie to me to make it easier. Be just as respectful of me and my feelings as you would an adult’s. Speaking in clichés is another way you tell me my feelings are trivial. I don’t care if “it’s darkest before the dawn,” or if “life is like a box of chocolates.” Please be open, honest, and earnest. I deserve your respect. I need my grandparents and my extended family. I know it’s hard to manage time for everything, including visits with my other parent’s family, but it’s important to them. It’s important to me. I’ll be okay. You haven’t wrecked my life and ruined my future! Just because we’re a divorced family doesn’t mean we have to be a dysfunctional family. Or at least, no more dysfunctional than most families. Relax. Don’t worry. Please don’t trash-talk my other parent. I hear everything you say and I’m watching everything you do, and all of it impacts the way I feel. When you run-down and criticize my other parent, it hurts. I need you both. You’re not a failure as a parent. The fact that you struggled to keep it together for me while you felt like your world was falling apart lets me know I’m important to you. I love you. Partners Divorce But Families Stay Together A collaborative divorce with kids is a choice, and it may appear to be the best choice for your family. Okay, it’s not a perfect world. When your ex isn’t on the same page with you about anything, including what’s best for the children, litigation may be your only option. But damage control can minimize the stress and uncertainty your children may be experiencing when your ex is less than considerate: Don’t make excuses for the other parent – Enabling your ex is almost as problematic as criticizing. Give your child a chance to express her or his feelings before you rush in to defend your ex. Have a Plan B – You should make a backup plan if/when your ex is a no-show. Make sure your ex knows how long you will wait before putting Plan B into effect. Say to the kids, “Let’s wait one more hour, and if Mom isn’t here or hasn’t called by then, we’ll see that movie you wanted to see.” Reinforce the other parent’s love – When your ex disappoints the kids by not showing up for an important activity (including quality time), it’s tempting to make yourself look good by bashing your ex. It doesn’t help your kids; it hurts them even more. Reassure them that dad/mom loves them very much but sometimes adults make mistakes. You Have Choices in a Divorce with Kids You can find legal, financial, and coping support for divorce with kids with Best Legal Choices , Arizona’s directory of divorce professionals. When it comes to divorce and your children’s welfare, we believe there’s no such thing as too much information. If you have any questions about collaborative vs. conventional divorce with kids , check our resources and links to some Arizona-specific websites that may help. Or take your first step and call 800.338.4765 to learn more about the divorce process. Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children. -Tatanka Iyotake (1831-1890) More Resources For more information and resources on helping children cope with divorce, visit Custody X Change, a co-parenting app and website specifically designed to help parents and children with the divorce and separation process. Or view their Guide on Helping Children Cope With Divorce here . Helping Children Cope with Divorce For more information and resources to help you navigate your new co-parenting relationship, visit the Center for Divorce Education , which provides online evidence-based co-parenting education programs for people going through a separation or divorce. Some of the programs they offer include: Children in Between Online (4-hour Level I online course) High Conflict Solutions (8-hour Level II online course) Children in Between For Kids (90-minute online course for kids ages 7-14) Co-Parenting Education Let’s Work Together Our experienced team of legal professionals are ready to listen, and ready to help First Name Last Name Email Message Send Lets get started

< 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