Tali Best Collins
Managing Partner
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About Tali Best Collins
Tali Best Collins, Esq. has spent nearly two decades in family law guided by a single conviction — that the best attorneys are genuine resources for people in a time of desperate need. As Managing Partner of Best Law Firm in Paradise Valley, Arizona, she brings that conviction to every client, every case, and every conversation. Tali is compassionate and experienced in being able to help families in need of legal advice.
Tali earned her Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota, where she spent a semester studying law in Oslo, Norway, and her Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago, where she spent a semester studying in Rome, Italy. That foundation in European legal culture gave her an international perspective that has shaped her practice in unexpected ways. She has testified in a Canadian court on behalf of Canadian clients, and has successfully navigated the US legal system to reunite an Italian mother with her son, returning the child safely home to Italy.
Before joining Best Law Firm, Tali spent nearly seven years as a litigator and national trainer for attorneys throughout the United States at a father’s rights law firm — an experience that gave her something most family law attorneys never develop. She has seen divorce and custody from every angle, represented both mothers and fathers, and understands how the other side thinks. That cross-perspective makes her a more effective advocate and a more honest counselor.
At Best Law Firm, Tali created the firm’s legal divorce coaching model — a by-the-hour service that gives people access to experienced legal guidance without the cost of full representation. She personally handles every new client consultation, because she believes the first conversation matters more than most people realize.
She has served as a Judge Pro Tem in Maricopa County Superior Court — one of the most significant recognitions the court system extends to a practicing attorney, and an experience that permanently shaped how she thinks about advocacy, preparation, and what judges genuinely need from the attorneys who appear before them.
In 2009 Tali co-authored The Divorce Coach Handbook with her mother and founding partner, Cynthia L. Best, Esq. The 2026 edition launches this year. They wrote it because they believe knowledge is power and protection — and that every family navigating divorce deserves to understand what is happening to them. She recently joined the advisory board of an emerging AI company focused on the future of family law, because attorneys who understand where this technology is going will serve their clients better.
Tali is a member of the Maricopa County Association of Family Mediators and the Arizona Association of Family Law Attorneys, and a Board Member of the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
She has called the Scottsdale area home for over thirty years, is the proud mother of two young sons, and plays tennis in Paradise Valley and Scottsdale — deeply connected to the community she serves.
If you are facing a family law matter in Arizona, or simply need to talk to someone who has seen it all — she is here.
Background & Accolades
- Ms. Collins is licensed to practice in Arizona.
- Ms. Collins earned her Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota.
- She received her Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis on Marketing from Loyola University Chicago.
- State Bar of Arizona
- Maricopa County Association of Family Mediators
- Arizona Association of Family Law Attorneys
- Judge Pro Tem for Maricopa County Superior Courts
- Ms. Collins was recognized as a Southwest Rising Star in the family law practice area by Super Lawyers
- Ms. Collins was elected as a Board Member for the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation.
- Ms. Collins co-wrote a book titled, “The Divorce Coach,” which helps explain the Arizona divorce process with forms, the law, and frequently asked questions.
Client Reviews
Extremely Knowledgable
Tali was extremely knowledgeable, and I was impressed when I first met with her. She kept me updated, met with me to convey options, and ultimately the case turned out just as we wanted. She is an exceptional attorney.”
Tali Has Been Great
Everything is going really well. Tali has been great. I would give her the highest rating possible; I don’t have any complaints!
She Has Been a Blessing
Tali has been really good! She always keeps me updated via email. She is very optimistic and positive and that is exactly what I needed. When she walked in to the room her attitude was just so positive and she was like, “We can do this!” She has been a blessing. I found you guys on the internet and I’m very impressed
She is Awesome
Tali always responds right away when I contact her. She is awesome.”
Genuinely Caring
Tali Collins was outstanding! I came to her for help when I had no idea what I needed to do. She was always responsive to my needs and was always genuinely caring about my situation. She was wonderful! … She walked me through everything every step of the way. I never felt alone or in a situation I couldn’t handle. Thank you!
Family Law Hearing Preparation
I have been working with Family Law Attorney, Tali Collins, for 2 years, and she is by far the best attorney that I have worked with for ongoing family law litigation. She is very approachable, knows her legal material, is detail- orientated, has an amazing memory, knows lots of helpful resources and her fees are very reasonable. I have worked with many attorneys who have similar skills, but want you to hire them and are not great with working with the client that wants to self represent. Because I don’t have the financial resources for a retainer, Ms. Collins has worked with me in preparing legal documents, preparing for hearings, and organizing and finding exhibits. She knows what individual judges want, so I feel like I am ahead of the game and know what to expect and how to prepare when I go to the hearing. Recently, Tali Collins helped me prepare for my latest Parenting Time Modification Hearing and I feel more prepared than I did when I hired an attorney to represent me at the last one, and it saved me thousands of dollars. Ms. Collins knows all aspects of family law and I don’t think I could have worked with anyone who could prepare me as much as she has. I am so grateful that I found Ms. Collins, she has been an immense resource for me and has been so “spot on” with helping me in past hearings and litigation. This has been a great fit for me, and I even look forward to meeting with her. Ms. Collins is so motivating, knowledgeable and understanding, that when I walk away from meetings with her, I feel supported, empowered, recharged and ready to tackle my legal battles. Family law litigation is emotional, scary and overwhelming, but having a great family law attorney makes it so much more manageable.
Spot on!
I have been working with Family Law Attorney, Tali Best, for 2 years, and she is by far the best attorney that I have worked with for ongoing family law litigation. She is very approachable, knows her legal material, is detail- orientated, has an amazing memory, knows lots of helpful resources and her fees are very reasonable. I have worked with many attorneys who have similar skills, but want you to hire them and are not great with working with the client that wants to self represent. Because I don’t have the financial resources for a retainer, Ms. Best has worked with me in preparing legal documents, preparing for hearings, and organizing and finding exhibits. She knows what individual judges want, so I feel like I am ahead of the game and know what to expect and how to prepare when I go to the hearing. Recently, Tali Best helped me prepare for my latest Parenting Time Modification Hearing and I feel more prepared than I did when I hired an attorney to represent me at the last one, and it saved me thousands of dollars. Ms. Best knows all aspects of family law and I don’t think I could have worked with anyone who could prepare me as much as she has. I am so grateful that I found Ms. Best, she has been an immense resource for me and has been so “spot on” with helping me in past hearings and litigation. This has been a great fit for me, and I even look forward to meeting with her. Tali Best is so motivating, knowledgeable and understanding, that when I walk away from meetings with her, I feel supported, empowered, recharged and ready to tackle my legal battles. Family law litigation is emotional, scary and overwhelming, but having a great family law attorney makes it so much more manageable.
BEST of the BEST
Tali is not only a great lawyer she is a great teacher. She helps you understand the family law process while fighting for you. I believe that Tali is one of the good guys !!!!
Grateful
Your help and advice came in perfect timing. I am grateful for how you responded so quickly and your professionalism. All paperwork has been approved from the judge and now legally divorced with the 51% of the kids to me. I will of course contact you when needed and recommend your firm to anyone in need.
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 LawI’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 ChildrenThank 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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Scottsdale, Arizona 85253
