Attorneys Melissa Benson and Elizabeth Nañez recently obtained a significant parenting time modification on behalf of a father concerned for his young daughter’s safety. The case involved an emergency filing and a Temporary Orders Hearing held in February 2025, after the father raised concerns about an unsafe environment and domestic issues at the mother’s residence.
Benson and Nañez presented a compelling case supported by evidence and testimony, leading the Court to act swiftly in the child’s best interest. Later that month, the Court issued Temporary Orders returning the child to her father’s care, prioritizing her safety and well-being.
This result underscores the family law team’s ability to respond effectively in urgent family law matters and their commitment to advocating for the protection and welfare of children in vulnerable situations.
Great work, Melissa and Liz!
Melissa Benson has extensive experience in all aspects of family law. She brings over 17 years of experience working in Arizona’s criminal justice system as a victim advocate, a probation officer, and a sex crimes and domestic violence prosecutor. Melissa is a certified mediator, often helping resolve her client’s most personal disputes before they go to trial.
Elizabeth Nañez is a family law attorney, assisting individuals with a wide range of domestic relations law issues including divorce, spousal maintenance, child support, third-party rights, guardianship, and relocation, among others. She is an assertive litigator, advocating for her clients’ best interests.