Practice areas: Family Law
Licensed in Arizona since: 2019
Education: Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2023 - 2026 Jaburg Wilk Law Firm
1850 N. Central AveSuite 1200
Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-248-1000 Email: Philomena S. Patino Visit website
Details 
Philomena “Mena” focuses her practice in family law. She assists clients with divorces, child custody issues, and post-modification matters. Prior to joining Jaburg Wilk, she practiced family law at another Phoenix law firm. While in law school she was a research assistant to Professor Linda Demaine and was a legal extern for Office of General Counsel, Arizona State University.
Professional Experience
- Member, State Bar of Arizona
- Member, ASU Chicano Latino Law Students’ Association
- Member, ASU Women Law Students’ Association
First Admitted: 2019, Arizona
Professional Webpage: https://www.jaburgwilk.com/our-people/philomena-s-patino
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Arizona, 2019
Pro bono / Community Service
- Student Mediator, Lodestar Mediation Clinic
Educational Background
- B.A., Arizona State University, 2013
- J.D., Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, 2018
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- When it comes to safety planning in the context of protective orders which include Order of Protection and Injunction Against Harassment, it is important that you take steps to protect yourself, as well as anyone who is listed as a protected person on the protective order. As such, here are some general guidelines to consider..., Author, Protective Orders: Developing a Safety Plan, JaburgWilk.com, 2024
- Parties may jointly agree to modify child support by submitting a stipulation, signed by both parties and/or their respective counsel, to the Court. Or to qualify for modification of your child support obligation, Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) §§ 25-327 and 25-503 requires a showing of changed circumstances that are considered both substantial and continuing. , Author, Should You Modify Your Child Support Obligation?, JaburgWilk.com, 2022
- Spousal maintenance can be either modifiable or non-modifiable. Generally, when a spousal support order is the byproduct of an agreement between the spouses, after the divorce decree is entered, neither one of the parties or the Court can modify the duration or amount set forth in the support order. , Author, Modifying Arizona Spousal Support Orders, JaburgWilk.com, 2021
- In Arizona, child support is calculated pursuant to the Arizona Child Support Guidelines (the “Guidelines”) under Arizona Revised Statutes (“A.R.S.”) § 25-320. , Author, How Is Child Support Calculated In Arizona?, JaburgWilk.com, 2022
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell,Client reviewed, Client Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell
Office location for Philomena S. Patino
1850 N. Central Ave
Suite 1200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Selections
4 Years Rising Stars
- Rising Stars: 2023 - 2026