Hougen Family Law

Main Office
4115 East Valley Auto Drive
Mesa, AZ 85206
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Lawyers
Donna M Hougen
Child Custody, Divorce, Divorce & Family Law,
About Law Firm
Ms. Hougen cares about you and your family. Our clients at the Law Office of Donna M. Hougen, also known as Hougen Family Law, benefit from focused one-on-one attention that recognizes your diverse needs, clears away confusion and prioritizes your concerns. We review the cost benefits and potential outcomes of your case allowing you to set rational and legitimate goals. When we represent you, meeting your objectives becomes Ms. Hougen’s number one priority.
The Maricopa attorneys at Hougen Family Law are highly educated individuals who explore the law with you and streamline information so you can understand your case. Ms. Hougen knows the stress, emotion and importance of what is at stake and what is involved in family law matters. She sensitizes her staff and associates to your viewpoint, making your legal team responsive and understanding while at the same time preparing and supporting you for what might lay ahead — whether a grueling trial or an intense negotiation.
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Reviews

Donna Hougen is an excellent attorney who prevailed in my two trials obtaining me a substantial award of spousal maintenance (8 years) and child support (5 years). The judge even awarded my attorney’s fees to be paid by my ex-husband. Her knowledge of the law and trial experience was the only reason I could start my life over with the awards the judge gave me. Donna can be tough yet compassionate and I appreciated that combination because it helped me stay focused on my case and as a witness in my own trial. I would highly recommend Donna.
Donna was probably the 5th attorney that I am so thankful to have had represent me after I had paid over $23,000 for council allowing me to settle for a 4 year alimony payment of $3,500 a month with out going to court, to my ex husband who was well bodied and able to work, lived a lifestyle beyond our means , we had no assets,No savings, lost our house , I had No credit or the means to pay for an attorney to represent me for modification, as well as several would not even take my case ,Donna did she was very honest, she made you work hard , but she knows the law & prepared me for 2 hours before a judge where after 2 years of paying a 4 year sentence I could in no way ever afford .The judge ruled in favor and the remaining 2 years of payment were ended..I only wish I had Donna as my attorney when I started my divorce. I’m so Thankful for her amazing knowledge and representation
A friend hired Donna Hougen and was extremely dissatisfied. She only took the full amount of $3000 retainer money and did not do anything. So to cut losses, my friend moved to another attorney. Beware. This attorney was "very nice" until she you have paid your retainer. Then you start draining money. My friend went into a nervous breakdown because there was no sympathy and compassion (only at the beginning she did listen) If you are looking , keep looking. Dont waste your time and money here. You will be robbed. And this attorney considered herself "ethical ".
I was not represented by Donna, however my husband was. He is in the military and our divorce was not typical. She took that poor military man for such a financial ride... to the tune of close to $13000, to settle a divorce that was amicable and agreed upon from the get go. The only reason I ended up finding my own representation was because she began threatening me and black mailing me with my children. The above review mentioned her lack of ability to keep "facts" straight... my case was exactly the same. She filed documents against me riddled with lies that I can prove through email correspondence with her that she knew were lies, just to further complicate the case and force us to go to trial so she could further line her wallet. It was truly disgraceful. She wears a cross and I'm assuming calls her self a Christian. But she is a liar and a thief. On the flip side, she's pretty entertaining to watch at work. Reminded me a lot of an episode of the Three Stooges. At the end of the day, we had gone full circle, with every detail of the separation my husband and I agreed on from the beginning as our divorce decree. It's just a damn shame she robbed that poor man overseas of so much money. My attorney cost me $1300. Donna cost him $13000. Disgusting. She also was in the process of dropping him as a client so she could steal every last penny from it because he was not accepting her unprofessionalism any longer. My family and I are in the process of healing and learning how to become the best coparents to our girls, despite her best efforts to destroy any remnant of friendship we had with each other. Please save yourself the money and heart ache of working with this woman. She’s a horrible attorney and a disgusting human being. Cindy B. 28 friends 1 review
Donna did a great job at representing me in court, she did a great job in understanding my situation and was very understanding and made me feel very confident in explaining every step of the process and was always positive to achieve the best outcome in my best interest and let me mention that her affordable fees are worth every cent. Can’t thank you enough for your great service, I 100% recommend Donna.