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.

Todd ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Ben is an excellent attorney and has a real compassion for his clients. He is a true professional.
Cat ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Me. Aranda works very efficiently, is very quick to respond to questions and provide clarity. He was very easy to work with.
Brian ★★★★★ a year ago
My case was complicated and very unusual. Actually, I was afraid I would not be able to find anyone to take my case. I met with Ben and he accepted my case with confidence which was quite comforting. He took immediate action to have an … More unjustified withholding temporarily stopped. The final judgement was exactly what I had hoped for and I even had money returned to me by the state. Ben's billing was accurate and not exaggerated. I will recommend everyone I can to The Aranda Law Firm! It was much better in many ways than the highly advertised, local family law firm I previously retained!! Go Ben!!
Craig ★★★★★ 6 months ago
I retained Ben’s legal services for my divorce after spending over $40,000 on legal fees on a previous attorney. I felt so taken advantage of by the law firm that charged me excessive amounts of money and got little to nothing accomplished … More in over a year and a half trying to get divorced. When I retained Aranda law, I immediately felt comfortable dealing with Ben and knew right away he was the man I needed to hire. He is the easiest guy to get a hold of and communicate with and is extremely knowledgeable about family law. I hired Ben for less than a quarter of what I spent on the other law firm and my divorce was finalized within 6 months and he got me the best deal possible. Most attorneys charge for every little thing they can charge for. Emails, phone calls, text messages, etc. Most attorneys spend more time typing up bills for every little minut detail that they can charge for rather than spending time to work on the case. I have found that Ben is very unorthodox when it comes to billing. He works hard and gets what he wants and charges very little for his superior services. I would recommend Aranda Law firm to anyone and everyone. I wish Ben the utmost success with his firm. Thanks for everything you’ve done for me.
Alex ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Couldn't have asked for a better lawyer.
Raymond ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Nancy ★★★★★ a year ago
Mr. Ben Aranda made my niece feel totally at ease and explained everything thoroughly to her.
Heather ★★★★★ 2 years ago
I have had experience with several attorneys that made me think that their inefficiency and lack of motivation was "normal practice"in the field of law. However, I met with Ben for modification of child custody/support. Ben … More was like no other attorney I've ever spoke with and I knew I wanted him to represent me. He kept me updated, answered emails, phone calls and always discussed what the next step would be. I was blessed to have found the very best attorney in St. Louis; Ben Aranda. I refer him to anyone I know. Ben Aranda is "best of the best" of St. Louis attorneys, but his fees are very, very reasonable. If you need an attorney, don't waste your time looking anywhere else. Call Aranda Law Firm.
Lizzy ★★★★★ 3 years ago
Ben is a amazing person. I met him in a bad point in my life when my original divorce attorney got disbarred. And literally met ben the day of my divorce trial. My divorce still ended up a diaster but I can honestly say it was no fault … More of bens. He actually had my back in several other cases through the next few years and did great and let me make affordable payment plans. I would recommend Aranda Law firm to anyone in need of a great attorney......Thanks Ben
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.
Debbie ★★★★★ a year ago
Ben is the only attorney that has been respectful of my time. When you call, text and e-mail him he responds the same day. Not kidding!! He an excellent attorney and will stand up for your rights in court. I recommend Ben Aranda in the … More Family Court or any legal matters. He is the best in the business.
EB ★★★★★ a year ago
Literally the best lawyer ever!! Not only is he super nice, hats off he’s very sophisticated , he knows his stuff , reasonable, returns phone calls & emails in a timely matter. Quickly comes up with the best solution for your case. … More It’s impressive. I will forever recommend you to anyone in need of a lawyer.
Brittney ★★★★★ a year ago
Very straightforward and calculated . Is currently assisting me.
Chris ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Great lawyer, was not overpriced and was even willing to work with me on payments. Very honest and hard working. Ben works for his clients not his clients money.
Adrienne ★★★★★ 5 years ago
My experience with The Aranda Law Firm has ALWAYS been excellent!! My husband and I use Ben Arranda for all of our legal matters from simple municipal traffic tickets to family court issues. I would recommend The Aranda Law Firm for any … More of your legal matters they'll take good care of you.Thank you!

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