Divorce and Legal Separation

A marriage, at its inception, is the bringing together of two people into one legal entity. When the members of a marriage no longer wish to live together, divorce or legal separation are considered in order to “split” that entity. Divorce and legal separation have similar effects in many ways. You live separately. Your finances are separated. Child custody, child support, division of marital assets and debts, and spousal support (called maintenance) can all be ordered by the Court. With so much at stake, it is important that you have qualified legal counsel to protect your rights before, during and after divorce and separation.

You will likely have a multitude of questions when considering divorce or legal separation, such as:

How long does it take to get divorced?
What if I can’t locate my spouse to get divorced?
Will I receive alimony?
How much of my retirement will my spouse receive?
Will my spouse have privilege to monies I received in an inheritance?
What if I believe the other parent isn’t fit to be raising our children?

The Aranda Law Firm can help answer these questions and more, and will help you navigate the ins and outs of all aspects of divorce or a legal separation. Working together, we can maximize your rights while minimizing the stress, strain and uncertainly of your family law issue.

Mandy ★★★★★ 6 months ago
Ben is amazing!! He cleared up my issues in 3 court dates. Mr.Aranda went above and beyond to work with me when I was in a very bad position. Payment options were very reasonable and get this he even sent me a refund for the amount of my … More deposit he didn't use. Highly recommend Mr.Aranda one of the few that practice law b/c they love doing it!
Joe ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Ben is fantastic! He will explain everything to you so that you are prepared for whatever step is next. He is caring and very communicative. I would highly recommend him to any of my friends
Stacy ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Ben and his team are the best in St. Louis. I recommend Ben to all my friends and family. He helped me through my divorce and I could not have asked for a better outcome. He explained everything that was going to happen in detail and … More relieved many fears I had about the whole process. Billing was easy and straight forward. Truly could not recommend him more!
michele ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Ben has helped me with several different legal issues over the years. I appreciate his honesty in certain situations when making decisions in my best interest. He is quick to respond to voice mails, emails, etc and always makes you feel … More like your his only client. His legal fees are extremely reasonable and let me create a payment plan to him when needed. I highly recommend him for legal counsel.
Nicole ★★★★★ 7 months ago
Ben is extremely warm, thoughtful and attentive. You NEVER wait too long for a response from him, even on a snow day! HIGHLY recommended.
David ★★★★★ a year ago
I've been really happy with Ben's work on my case. He is effective at devising a legal strategy, and explains legal matters in terms a layperson can understand. He returns calls and emails quickly. I would recommend him to … More friends and family without hesitation.
Mallory ★★★★★ a year ago
My family used Ben for a step-parent adoption. I could not be happier with our choice in representation. Ben made it seamless to get things done, made every step easy to understand, and got everything completed in a timely manner, even … More during COVID. He was always there to answer any questions we had and was never annoyed with my follow ups. Our family will forever be grateful for Ben’s hard work and getting this done for our family.
Ellie ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Ben has helped me for many traffic violations. I have a heavy foot! He has always had everything taken care of with no inconvenience to me. I trust him 100% and would recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer. He knows his stuff and … More stays on top of it.
Jessica ★★★★★ a year ago
Caring, honest, does his job well. Always opened flexible timing. Will recommend his service to other. So thankful I had the opportunity to work with him.
Luke ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Ben continues to be a fantastic resource for help with a variety of legal needs. He runs his practice in a professional manner, and has been great at communicating as soon as new information is available. His guidance has been both creative, … More and also easy to understand for someone like myself with no legal background. I would recommend Ben to friends and family with no hesitation. Ben is a brilliant and reliable legal resource.
Annabella ★★★★★ a year ago
Ben has handled a divorce for me before n he's fighting for me again.
Steven ★★★★★ a year ago
Adrian ★★★★★ 4 years ago
I, too, hired Mr. Aranda after my previous attorney failed to adequately advocate for me in my divorce. Immediately, Ben put me at ease and let me know there was no need to worry about the "malicious tactics" of the opposing counsel … More (and my soon to be ex-wife). Divorce is hard enough, and I'm so thankful to have Ben representing me so I can be a responsible father and get on with my life. Ben keeps it real, and he fights hard for his clients. He deserves to be recognized with the highest jurisprudence commendation for his diligence. If you are in need of a superb divorce lawyer, he's your guy! God bless you Mr. Aranda!
Ashley ★★★★★ a year ago
Ben guided me throughout a process that should have been intensely difficult, but it never crossed that line thanks to his service. Legal processes can be intimidating, but Ben made me feel taken care of from the beginning and he proved … More that he had my best interest in mind. He showed the utmost respect for my situation and provided helpful information and feedback for the decisions I had to make. Ben went above and beyond to help me and I cannot thank him enough for this!
Ben ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Ben's a dedicated and efficient attorney. He's handled a few cases for me, and each time he lays out a goal and accomplishes it. He kept me informed on my cases and quickly answered any questions I had. Could not be more pleased … More with his service.

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