Paradise Valley Divorce & Family Law Office

At Best Law Firm, we provide experienced, discreet, and results-driven family law representation for individuals and families in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Our attorneys focus exclusively on family law and divorce, allowing us to guide clients through complex legal matters with clarity, strategy, and confidence. We understand that family law issues are deeply personal and often financially significant, especially for high-net-worth individuals and professionals in Paradise Valley.

Located North of the Redfield on the West side of Frank Lloyd Wright

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Divorce & Family Law Firm

7025 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 303 Scottsdale, AZ 85253 (480) 219-2433 5/ 5 Stars - 1 Reviews Contact Us
Hours of Operation
Monday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursdsay 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Family Law Practice Areas

We offer customized legal representation to meet your financial and legal needs. You may only need a little coaching and some legal advice or you may need help with developing a legal strategy to protect your assets and get custody of your children. Whatever your goals, we will work with you to find out what outcome is most important to you and we will help you get there. Every family is different. We unbundle our legal services and offer personalized service with effective solutions.

Divorce

We represent clients in both contested and uncontested divorces, including cases involving complex financial issues or parenting matters. Whether your divorce involves minor children or not, we help you navigate the process efficiently while protecting your rights and long-term interests.

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Child Custody

Child custody cases require careful attention to both legal standards and the best interests of the child. We assist parents with establishing, modifying, and enforcing custody arrangements, including legal decision-making authority and parenting time schedules.

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Father's Rights

We advocate for fathers seeking to protect and assert their parental rights. Whether married or unmarried, we help fathers establish paternity, pursue custody or parenting time, and remain actively involved in their children’s lives.

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Divorce Mediation

Mediation can be an effective alternative to litigation for resolving divorce and family law disputes. During mediation, you and the other party work with an experienced family law mediator to address issues such as property division, parenting plans, and support in a structured, solution-focused environment.

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Child support

Arizona law may require one parent to provide financial support for a child. We assist clients with establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders while ensuring calculations are accurate and consistent with state guidelines.

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Parenting Time

A well-drafted parenting plan provides clarity and stability for both parents and children. We help create detailed parenting plans that address schedules, communication guidelines, exchanges, dispute resolution procedures, and future modifications.

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Mother's Rights

A mother’s legal rights can vary depending on marital status and the specific circumstances of the case. We represent mothers in divorce, custody, and support matters, helping them protect their parental rights and financial security.

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Spousal Maintenance

Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, may be awarded to help one spouse maintain stability during or after a divorce. We represent both requesting and responding parties in matters involving temporary or long-term spousal maintenance.

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Why Choose a Paradise Valley Family Law Attorney

Family law matters in Arizona are governed by specific statutes, court rules, and local procedures. Working with an attorney who regularly handles cases in Maricopa County ensures your matter is approached with practical knowledge of how courts address divorce, custody, and financial issues. Our firm brings years of hands-on experience representing clients in both negotiated resolutions and contested litigation.

Divorce & Family Law Services in Paradise Valley

Our Paradise Valley family law practice includes comprehensive representation for:
– Divorce and legal separation
– High-asset and complex divorce
– Child custody and parenting plans
– Child support and spousal maintenance
– Division of marital assets and debts
– Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
– Mediation and settlement negotiations
– Post-decree modifications and enforcement

High-Asset & Complex Divorce Experience

Paradise Valley divorces often involve substantial assets, business interests, real estate, investment portfolios, and retirement accounts. Our attorneys work with financial professionals when needed to ensure accurate valuation and equitable division under Arizona law. We approach these matters strategically, protecting both short-term interests and long-term financial stability.

Mediation vs. Litigation

Not every divorce needs to be resolved in court. We help clients evaluate whether mediation or negotiation is appropriate, while remaining fully prepared to litigate when necessary. Our goal is to resolve matters efficiently without sacrificing your rights or leverage.

FAQS

What to Expect When Working With Best Law Firm?
Clients can expect clear communication, realistic guidance, and a strategy tailored to their goals. We believe informed clients make better decisions, and we prioritize transparency throughout the process.

How long does a divorce take in Arizona?
Arizona requires a 60-day waiting period, but timelines vary depending on complexity and cooperation.

Is Arizona a community property state?
Yes. Assets and debts acquired during marriage are generally divided equitably.

Do I have to go to court?
Many cases resolve through negotiation or mediation, but litigation may be required in contested matters.

Can custody orders be modified?
Yes, when there is a substantial and continuing change in circumstances.

How is spousal maintenance determined?
Courts evaluate multiple statutory factors including income, duration of marriage, and standard of living.

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We provide specific legal advice on your matter so you can move forward, lessen anxiety and have peace of mind.

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Family Law Success Stories

Best Law Firm has helped thousands of families during the past 18 years. We help families through negotiation, settlements, mediations and court litigation when necessary. The goal is to resolve issues with the least amount of money and stress and only use court litigation as a last resort. Every family we meet is important to us so we would like to share just a few of our success stories with you.

We represented an unmarried father and were able to reunite him with his 4 year old son after the mother secretly moved him to Florida. 

We represented a mother and were able to require the father to undergo therapy before he could have any parenting time with his three daughters who he had been physically and emotionally abusing.  We had a certified domestic violence expert testify in the case. 

We represented an unmarried mother and were able to reunite her with her 2 year old daughter after the father took the child in secret without permission or a court order. 

We represented a husband who had a large estate and the wife wanted assets greater than their prenuptial agreement allowed. 

We represented a wife in a long term marriage to obtain the spousal maintenance that she was due. 

We represented the husband whose wife violated their divorce decree's spousal maintenance agreement by living with her boyfriend. 

We represented an unmarried mother and were able to obtain a large child support order from the father who was a professional athlete and it was upheld on appeal. (Murphy) 

We represented an unmarried father and were able to fight abuse allegations filed against him and get a court order for 50-50 parenting time for his 2 children.

We represented an unmarried father and were able to defend him against false allegations and obtain a court order where he was named primary custodial parent of his 3 year old son.

We represented a mother who lived in Italy whose teenager was unlawfully kept in Arizona after summer visitation by the Father.  It was ordered for the child to return to his mom in Italy. 

We represented a father whose 2 children were taken to Kansas after their divorce was filed in Arizona and the court ordered them to be returned.

We represented a father who lived in Texas and fought for primary custody of his daughter who lived in Arizona. The daughter was able to move to Texas because of the mother's abuse and neglect. 

We represented a Canadian mother whose husband attempted to get a divorce in Arizona where he could keep the kids.  Mother had no long term visa and would have lost her children. Tali Collins was a "friend of the court" and was heard at a Canadian hearing on the same matter that had been filed in BC. 

We were the mediators for a mother who wanted to keep the community house (and equity) and the father who wanted to keep his community retirement. We were able to craft an agreement where she received more spousal maintenance up front which the husband agreed to pay to keep the community retirement he had earned. 

We represented two ER doctors and mediated their parenting agreement which was drafted to help each doctor have the maximum time with their son.  

We represented a father who was a doctor and obtained sole custody of his two daughters after the mother had a worsening mental illness.

We represented a father whose former wife attempted to enforce an out of state child support arrears calculation that was incorrect. We also won the case on appeal.  (Glover) 

We represented a mother and successfully protected against potential kidnapping by the father to a non Hague country, the UAE. The parenting time order put in safety measures and supervisors to protect the daughters. 

We represented a father from Japan to obtain a parenting time order for his young son.

We represented a father to severe the rights of the mother with their two daughters after the mother was imprisoned for criminal abuse against them. 

We represented a father and were able to negotiate a parenting plan with joint legal decision making and a 50-50 parenting plan for his son. 

We represented a divorced couple against the grandmother who wanted visitation time with their daughter against the parents' wishes. 

We represented a married couple and negotiated visitation with a former mother in law, grandmother to their son/step son. 

We represented grandparents and negotiated parenting time with a previously estranged father of their grandson. 

 

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Contact Information

7025 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 303
Scottsdale, Arizona 85253