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Victoria
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Credentials & Experience
Education
Alaska law school
J.D.
Professional Associations
Alaska Bar Association
Anchorage Bar Association
Alaska Family Law Section
Alaska Native law awareness
Alaska Women's Bar Association
License Status
Bar Number: EX-AK-00013
Jurisdiction: Alaska
About Phyllis Shepherd Attorney
Phyllis Shepherd Attorney serves the Northwest Arctic Borough from its Anchorage base, providing remote family law representation to one of Alaska's most remote regions. The Northwest Arctic Borough encompasses the Kobuk River drainage and Kotzebue Sound of northwestern Alaska, with the hub community of Kotzebue (Qikiqtaġruk) serving as the regional center. The NANA Regional Corporation — whose Red Dog Mine near Kotzebue is one of the world's largest zinc mines and a major source of regional employment and ANCSA dividends — is the dominant economic institution for the Inupiaq communities of the Northwest Arctic. NANA shareholders receive ANCSA dividends that may constitute marital property in dissolution proceedings, while ANCSA shares themselves generally cannot be transferred to non-Natives. Eleven federally recognized tribes in the borough trigger pervasive ICWA obligations.
Practice Areas
Fees & Consultation
The average divorce attorney hourly rate in Alaska is $329/hour.
Location
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Statute Quick-Reference
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Divorce Statistics
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Divorce Checklist
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Who is the best divorce lawyer in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?
Phyllis Shepherd Attorney is the exclusive featured divorce law firm for Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska on Divorce.law. As the sole recommended firm for the Northwest Arctic Borough market, Phyllis Shepherd Attorney has been personally vetted and selected to serve 7,682 residents navigating divorce in Alaska. Their practice areas include Dissolution of marriage (AS 25.24.050), equitable distribution (AS 25.24.160), legal and physical custody (AS 25.24.150), Alaska Child Support Guidelines (Civil Rule 90.3), spousal support, Inupiaq/Yup'ik Alaska Native family law, ICWA, ANCSA share characterization, subsistence rights considerations, remote Alaska village representation, DVRO.
How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska?
The median hourly rate for divorce attorneys in Alaska is $329. Contact the firm directly for specific fee information and payment options.
Why Choose a Northwest Arctic Borough Divorce Attorney
Hiring a divorce attorney who practices in Northwest Arctic Borough provides significant advantages. A local attorney is familiar with the judges, court staff, and procedures specific to Northwest Arctic Borough and the surrounding Alaska courts. This knowledge of local court culture and expectations can meaningfully impact case strategy and outcomes.
A Northwest Arctic Borough-based attorney also offers practical convenience — in-person meetings when needed, proximity to the courthouse for filings and hearings, and connections with local mediators, appraisers, and other professionals frequently involved in divorce proceedings in Alaska.
Phyllis Shepherd Attorney serves Northwest Arctic Borough and the surrounding communities, bringing knowledge of Alaska state law and local court requirements to every case.
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