Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Mesa, AZ
Ellsworth Family Law was founded in 2003 with a commitment to providing specialized family law services. Our firm has grown to include three attorneys, two legal paraprofessionals, and two paralegals, all dedicated to resolving complex family matters. We offer a full spectrum of solutions including mediation, arbitration, and document preparation. With over two decades of experience, we serve Maricopa and Pinal Counties, prioritizing personalized service and cost-effective options through our legal paraprofessionals.Our team includes Certified Family Law Specialists recognized by the State Bar of Arizona, ensuring expertise in divorce, child custody, and spousal maintenance. We maintain a one-stop shop approach, combining high-level attorney representation with accessible services. Our legacy in Mesa reflects a deep understanding of local family law dynamics and a commitment to ethical conduct.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Spousal Maintenance
Property Division
Mediation
Document Preparation
Adoption
Relocation Cases
Post-Divorce Modifications
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in Arizona family law.
- Our team includes Certified Family Law Specialists by the State Bar of Arizona.
- We offer cost-effective services through licensed Legal Paraprofessionals.
- We provide mediation and arbitration alternatives to traditional litigation.
- Our firm handles complex cases including relocation and interstate custody matters.
Associations and certifications
- State Bar of Arizona (Certified Family Law Specialists)
What people say
Compassionate and understanding
Responsive and professional
Achieved justice for my family
High integrity and values
Knowledgeable and competent
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys handle all aspects of divorce proceedings including property division, spousal support, and child custody arrangements. We provide strategic guidance through contested divorces and uncontested settlements. Certified specialists leverage deep knowledge of Arizona's community property laws to protect client interests during complex asset division cases.
Child Custody Advocacy
We create comprehensive parenting plans addressing legal decision-making and physical custody arrangements. Our team specializes in interstate custody cases under UCCJEA guidelines. We advocate for clients in contested custody battles while prioritizing children's best interests through detailed custody evaluations and court presentations.
Mediation Services
Certified mediators facilitate cooperative negotiations for divorce settlements and custody agreements. Our caucus-style mediation separates parties into private rooms with a neutral mediator. This approach reduces conflict while addressing property division, spousal maintenance, and parenting time arrangements through structured negotiations.
Spousal Maintenance
We handle spousal maintenance determinations considering marriage duration, financial resources, and standard of living factors. Our specialists calculate appropriate support amounts and durations while addressing modification requests. We represent clients in contested maintenance cases and post-divorce modification proceedings.
Property Division
Our team manages equitable division of marital assets including real estate, retirement accounts, and business interests. We handle complex valuations for family-owned businesses and professional practices. We address debt division and enforce property settlement agreements through detailed documentation and court advocacy.
People
Steven M. Ellsworth
Managing Partner & Founder
With over 35 years of Arizona family law experience, Steven founded the firm in 2003. A Certified Family Law Specialist, he specializes in complex divorce cases and is recognized by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
Glenn D. Halterman
Partner
A Certified Family Law Specialist with extensive trial experience, Glenn has practiced Arizona family law for over 20 years. He handles complex custody cases and high-asset divorces with particular expertise in interstate custody matters.
F. Taylor Larson
Partner
Admitted in 2016, Taylor focuses on divorce litigation and post-divorce modifications. He represents clients in custody disputes, support enforcement, and relocation cases with a client-centered approach to complex family law issues.
Stacy L. James
Legal Paraprofessional
With 25 years of family law experience, Stacy became Arizona's first licensed Legal Paraprofessional in 2021. She handles divorce proceedings, custody matters, and document preparation at reduced attorney rates while maintaining high professional standards.
Randi Partain
Legal Paraprofessional
Licensed in 2022, Randi specializes in family law litigation support. She assists with divorce filings, custody documentation, and mediation preparation while providing cost-effective legal services under attorney supervision.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, property division, mediation, adoption, and post-divorce modifications.
How does your mediation process work?
Our caucus-style mediation separates parties into private rooms with a neutral mediator shuttling between them to facilitate agreements on contested issues.
What are your consultation fees?
Attorney consultations cost $300/hour and Legal Paraprofessional consultations cost $200/hour with one-hour minimum commitments.
Do you handle interstate custody cases?
Yes, we specialize in complex cases involving the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA).
Can I modify existing court orders?
Yes, we help clients modify spousal maintenance, child support, and custody arrangements when circumstances change.
