Shaffer Family Law

Shaffer Family Law in Chandler, Arizona, located at 100 S Kyrene Road, represents a specialized family law practice built on 20+ years of successful experience in highly contested divorce and separation cases. Kelly Shaffer's exclusive dedication to family law—refusing to practice any other area of law—reflects her commitment to mastering this complex field and providing clients with representation from an attorney who lives and breathes family law issues. The firm's track record speaks powerfully to its capabilities. Over 20 years of practice, Shaffer has successfully handled 100+ divorce cases, developing deep expertise in contested separations, complex custody disputes, and property division. This extensive experience means the firm has encountered virtually every conceivable family law scenario and developed strategic approaches to address even the most complex situations. Kelly Shaffer earned her J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1997, graduating with the legal education necessary to understand Arizona's family law statutes, procedural rules, and evolving case law. Her B.S. from Arizona State University in 1994 provided foundational education before law school. Her exclusive focus on family law means her legal education continues to develop through the demands of actual practice—she stays intimately familiar with statutory changes, new case law precedents, and evolving strategic approaches. Shaffer Family Law's philosophy emphasizes that family law is the only kind of law they practice. This specialization means the firm keeps current on new developments in statutory and case law, understands judicial preferences among Arizona judges, and develops sophisticated strategic approaches specific to family law. The firm recognizes that most Arizona divorce and family law cases end in settlement rather than trial, and they are intentionally flexible and creative negotiators willing to explore a variety of options to arrive at resolution. This settlement orientation does not mean weakness in litigation—rather, it reflects realistic understanding of how family law matters typically resolve. The firm's practice encompasses divorce, child custody and parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance and alimony, and property division. These core family law matters are handled with expertise developed through extensive practice. The firm also handles post-judgment modifications, the matters that arise when circumstances change after initial divorce or custody orders. Highly contested separations receive specialized attention, as the firm has developed particular expertise in complex, emotionally intense cases where parties are unable to cooperate. The firm's approach emphasizes flexibility and creativity in negotiation. Rather than insisting on particular settlement positions, the firm explores multiple options and potential structures that might satisfy both parties' core interests. This pragmatic approach often produces better outcomes than rigid negotiating positions. For clients unable to reach settlement, the firm is fully prepared for litigation, applying the strategic thinking developed through negotiation to courtroom advocacy. The Chandler location at 100 S Kyrene Road provides accessibility to the growing Chandler area and surrounding communities. Free initial consultations are available. For families in Chandler and surrounding areas facing divorce or other family law matters, Shaffer Family Law represents an excellent choice—a specialized firm with 20+ years of successful case experience and commitment to finding creative, effective solutions.