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Family Law Legal Fees & Programs

There are at least 5 different ways to get legal help at Best Law Firm. No one really likes to talk about money, but everyone wants to know about money so here it goes: upfront and honest

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Initial Consultation

Initial Consultation


$100 for one hour with an attorney

The most helpful first step is a consultation with an experienced family law attorney. We will answer all of your questions about your unique situation. During this conference you will also get advice on your best game plan moving forward. So, pick up the phone or fill out the form and schedule your consultation today.
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Traditional Representation

This agreement calls for an attorney to handle every aspect of your legal matter. We bill by the hour and for each attorney and paralegal and all details are written in our fee agreement.  Your advanced fee will depend on the type of case, but your consultation attorney will be able to provide you with that information.

Traditional Representation


Can Range From $2,000 to over $20,000, depending on the complexity of your matter.

Traditional representation is the most complete type of representation we offer. We handle all phone calls, emails, documents, meetings, communications, court hearings, legal papers, legal strategy, mediation, settlement and experts (if needed).

This can range from $2,000 in total to over $20,000, depending on the complexity your matter.

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Mediations

Settle all of the issues in your divorce without stepping foot in court. Our experienced mediators will help you resolve all your issues efficiently and equitably.

Mediation


Typically range from $600 – $2400

The mediator works on an hourly basis and can conduct the mediation all on the same day or we can do it in 2 hour increments. That decision is dependent on what is most convenient for you.

Mediation is paid for by the hour, at $460 per hour, (minimum of two hours). Generally, it takes about 2-3 hours to complete for an uncontested divorce. Document preparation can be added onto this service for a flat fee. We can draft all the initial documents and all the closing documents for your matter.

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Flat Fee Legal Services

We can do a limited legal projects for you and customize it based on your needs. We can make this decision at the consult after listening to your situation. Here are some of the common limited scopes: initial documents, settlement letters, Rule 69 agreements Order of Protection hearings, pre-trial statements, decrees, pre-nuptials, parenting agreements, resolution management conferences, parenting conference preparation, trial appearances, and mediation.

Have A Lawyer Attend A Non-Evidentiary Court Hearing

(this includes a preparation meeting, attending and conducting your trial)


Range from $750 to $1,500

If the court has set a return hearing, a resolution management conference, a status conference or any other court hearings, call us and we’ll help you figure it out. Prices will vary depending on the type of hearing and preparation required to represent you effectively.

Have A Lawyer Conduct A Trial (Less than 3 hours)

(this includes a pre-trial statement, preparing exhibits and testimony, trial prep meeting, attending and conducting your trial)


From $7,500 – $12,500

This would be for any hearings that require exhibits and testimony. Prices will vary depending on the type of hearing and preparation required to represent you effectively.

Have A Lawyer Conduct A Trial (4 – 6 Hours)

(this includes a pre-trial statement, preparing exhibits and testimony, trial prep meeting, attending and conducting your trial)


From $10,000 – $15,000

This would be any and all hearings that require exhibits and testimony. Prices will vary depending on the type of hearing and preparation required to represent you effectively.

Draft Settlement Letter

Resolve your issues efficiently.


From $395 to $995

We’ll meet with you, determine your offer, advise you, and draft the letter. We can follow up and talk with the other party or their attorney (if they are represented). Prices will vary based on the complexity of the issues.

Document Preparation

An attorney will draft, review, and finalize your court documents to file with the court. This situation has little to no contact with an attorney, but an attorney reviews the final documents. Below are some common documents that we draft:

Summary Consent Decree Packet (with and w/o kids)


$1,500

Includes all forms, consent decree, parenting plan, and child support worksheet (if applicable).

Initial Divorce Petition Packet


$700

Complete preparation of Petition, Summons, and related initial filing documents.

Parenting Plan


$600

Customized parenting plan based on your family’s schedule and Arizona best-interest standards.

Property Settlement Agreement or Decree


$500

Details asset and debt division, ensuring compliance with Arizona community property laws.

Post-Nuptial Agreement


**Set up for attorney consult

Defines each spouse’s financial rights and obligations during marriage.

Pre-Nuptial Agreement


**Set up for attorney consult

Comprehensive prenup drafted to protect both parties and clarify expectations before marriage.

Legal Separation Packet


$700

Includes all required documents for a legal separation filing in Arizona.

Affidavit of Financial Information (AFI)


$450

Full preparation of required court financial disclosure forms.

Child Support Worksheet


$300

Calculation of support per Arizona Guidelines with supporting documentation.

Spousal Maintenance Worksheet


$300

Preparation of spousal support estimate and supporting worksheet.

Rush Order (Completed in less than 3 days)


+$325

Add-on for expedited turnaround.

Filing Fees


Varies by County

Most counties range from $350–$425 (paid directly to the court).

Process Service Fee


Varies

Professional service of process typically $150+.

Most Popular Legal Services

We offer many different family law legal services. The options below are our most common legal services and most often requested.

Traditional Representation


Can Range From $3,000 to over $20,000, depending on the complexity of your matter.

Traditional representation is the most complete type of representation we offer. We handle all phone calls, emails, documents, meetings, communications, court hearings, legal papers, legal strategy, mediation, settlement and experts (if needed).

This can range from $3,000 in total to over $20,000, depending on the complexity your matter.

Mediation


Typically range from $600 – $2400

The mediator works on an hourly basis and can conduct the mediation all on the same day or we can do it in 2 hour increments. That decision is dependent on what is most convenient for you.

We have helped thousands of clients successfully navigate their family law matter.

Schedule your consultation and meet with our team to create a customized game plan and move forward confidently.

2,000+

Families Helped

1,500+

Trials & Settlements

18+

Years In Business

100+

Years of Combined Experience

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.

What Our Clients Say

Our experienced team at Best Law Firm has helped thousands of clients. See what some of them have to say about working with us.

J.S
Divorce Mediation

“Ms. Best resolved my spousal maintenance issue with my husband and his attorney in two hours. She accomplished what the lawyers could not do in 9 months of litigation. I am very grateful for her help.”

B.W.
Divorce With Children

“We hired this law firm to represent our son in trying to get joint custody. They did a fabulous job keeping us informed as to their plan each week.  I have to say I do not think my son would be enjoying his daughter right now with his 50/50 custody if it was not for this law firm.”

T.N.
Custody And Father's Rights

“You are the Best, before I retained counsel, I was not able to see my children and did not know what rights a father had in Arizona. I now have joint legal and physical custody. Thank you for all that you have done for my family.”

R.C.
Divorce Mediation

“Thank You! Thank you! Thank You! Thank you for getting my son what he deserves! Thank you for finally ending this 9 year chaos…I slept like a little baby last night! You are all GREAT!”

MM
Family Law

I’ve used Best Law Firm twice now. Excellent communication skills, rapid responses, and they know EXACTLY what they are doing. They look out for you.like one of their own and do everything they can to keep your case cost effective. Highly recommend!

J.G.
Family Law

“The service provided at ‘Best’ was beyond exceptional. The staff at ‘Best’ were professional, going above and beyond their normal duties to help me. I would sincerely recommend ‘Best’ for anyone looking for help with their families legal matters.”

B.H.
Family Law

“I have worked with Best Law Firm on two issues in the past 12 months. Their service is exceptional and the quality of their attorneys is second to none! So, their name (Best) is truly appropriate! I would recommend their legal services to anyone!”

C.J.
Divorce With Children

Thank you for the excellence in your craft and communication each and every step of the way, for the care, for helping me to be brave and strong in holding someone accountable for their wrongdoings, for helping my sons and me to receive the best possible scenario out of the worst situation of my life.

TM
Family Law

“Alan was very professional and quick, he had our paperwork done the same day. When I called him to follow up I was able to speak with him then.  Highly recommend Alan, he’s very easy to talk to, he’s very knowledgeable, and he means business.”

 

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Contact Information

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