The Income Shares Model: How Arizona Calculates Support
Arizona utilizes the Income Shares Model, which considers the combined monthly gross income of both parents. The court then determines the total amount of support necessary to raise the children and allocates it proportionally between the parents based on their respective incomes. This process includes adjustments for other children in the home, mandatory spousal maintenance payments, and the specific costs of childcare and medical insurance. Our service simplifies this complex process, using the professional standards of Benjamin Legal, P.C. to ensure your child support worksheet is accurate, compliant with the2026 guidelines, and ready for judicial approval.
Comprehensive Support for Every Child Support Scenario
Whether you are establishing support for the first time or seeking to hold the other party accountable, we provide the professional framework to move your case forward.
Establishing Initial Support: If you are starting a new case, we prepare the Petition to Establish Child Support along with the required Parents’ Worksheet. We help you identify all relevant income sources and expenses to ensure the initial order is fair and based on accurate data.
Responding to a Support Request: If you have been served with a child support petition, we can help you prepare a formal Response. We ensure that your income and any qualifying credits, such as for other children or high travel costs for parenting time, are properly documented to prevent an unfair or inflated support order.
Implementing an Agreed Amount: If you and the other parent have reached an agreement on a support amount, we help you document it in a format the court will accept. Arizona Judges must follow the guidelines unless a specific “deviation” is justified. We prepare the professional findings of fact required to prove that your agreed-upon amount is in the best interests of your children.
What is Included in Your Child Support Packet
Our document preparation covers the entire technical life cycle of a child support order. Your professional packet typically includes:
- Petition to Establish Child Support (or Response to Petition)
- Arizona Child Support Worksheet (the “Master Calculation”)
- Affidavit of Financial Information (detailing income and expenses)
- Order of Assignment (for the direct withholding of support from wages)
- Parenting Time Adjustment Table (calculating the shift in expenses based on your schedule)
- Final Child Support Order (the formal document for the Judge to sign)
The Benjamin Legal Advantage
Simple Family Law is not a generic calculator or an automated form site. We are the professional document preparation arm of Benjamin Legal, P.C., an Arizona family law firm. Your support worksheets are drafted according to the rigorous standards of active trial attorneys who understand how local Judges in Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal counties view income and expenses. This attorney-supported model gives you the precision of a law firm with the transparency and speed of a flat-fee service. If your support dispute involves complex business income or hidden assets, we provide a seamless path to the full-representation services of our parent firm.
Achieving Financial Finality
The goal of a child support order is to provide a clear, enforceable roadmap that eliminates financial disputes. By securing a formal court order, you protect yourself from the unpredictability of informal arrangements. A court-ordered support amount is legally binding and can be enforced through wage garnishment or tax intercepts if necessary. We help you move away from the stress of “month-to-month” uncertainty and toward a state of legal finality that protects your children’s financial future.
Transparent Flat-Fee Pricing
We believe that professional financial calculation should be accessible to every family. Our child support document preparation is offered at a clear, upfront flat fee. You will know exactly what the service costs before we begin, with no hourly billing or surprise charges. You receive a complete, court-ready packet at a single, transparent price, allowing you to plan your household budget with confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Simple Family Law is an attorney-supported resource designed for people who want to represent themselves in court but still need professional guidance. We provide the middle ground between a high-priced law firm and a risky “do it yourself” approach. We offer video tutorials, strategic coaching, and a clear roadmap to help you reach a stable conclusion to your case.
Yes. Simple Family Law is the specialized coaching and educational arm of Benjamin Legal, P.C. Our resources are developed and managed by Arizona family law attorneys. While you remain your own representative in court, you are using tools and strategies built by professionals who practice in courts throughout Arizona every day, including Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal counties.
Yes. Unlike many online services that only work for “uncontested” cases, we support you through the entire process. Whether you are initiating a new filing, responding to a petition you were just served with, or preparing for a contested hearing, our tutorials and coaching sessions are built to help you navigate conflict and move toward a final order.
Our tutorials are comprehensive digital masterclasses. When you purchase a guide, you get instant access to professional videos and all ready-to-use forms that walk you through specific court procedures in plain English. You also receive checklists and organizational forms- all for one flat rate, with access for a full year- designed to help you prepare your evidence and understand the rules of the court. Every tutorial is walked through by a licensed attorney. We provide affordable, convenient access to everything you need to navigate and resolve your Arizona family law matter without the crushing weight of traditional legal fees.
Legal coaching is one on one time with a professional to discuss your specific strategy. This is ideal if you are heading into mediation, preparing for a hearing, or just need a “second brain” to help you understand the next steps in your case. Coaching allows you to gain firm-level insights without the need for a traditional trial retainer.
Most form websites just give you a stack of papers and leave you to figure it out. Simple Family Law focuses on the strategy and the “how-to” of the process. We explain the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure so you can walk into court with confidence. Because we are backed by Benjamin Legal, our guidance is based on real courtroom experience, not just templates.
Because we are part of Benjamin Legal, P.C., the transition to full representation is seamless. If you realize your case requires an attorney to represent you in court or handle complex litigation, we can connect you with our full-representation team. Our goal is to make sure you have the right level of support at every stage.
Yes. Our resources are designed to comply with the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure. These rules apply to the Superior Courts in every county, including Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, and Yavapai.
We believe in total transparency. Everything we offer is priced as a flat fee. You will know the cost of each tutorial or coaching session in advance.
Coaching sessions and additional services are optional, and pricing is always provided upfront before you decide to purchase.
You can browse our tutorial library to find the specific phase of the case you are in, or you can book a coaching call to see how our services and video resources can help you find a final resolution.
Secure a Fair Support Order Today
Don't let the complexity of the Arizona guidelines prevent you from seeking the support your children need. Whether you are the parent seeking support or the parent expected to pay, Simple Family Law is here to provide the professional documentation you need. Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step toward a stable financial resolution.