Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Scottsdale Family Law Attorney & Divorce Specialist
With over four decades of dedicated service to Arizona families, our firm combines deep legal expertise with compassionate representation. As a certified Family Law Specialist by the Arizona State Bar, we have successfully navigated complex divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and property division cases. Our founder's unique perspective as both attorney and former judge informs a strategic approach that prioritizes client needs while maintaining the highest ethical standards.Through authorship of 'Divorce With(Out) Dignity' and extensive community service, we continue to shape family law practice while delivering personalized solutions. Our sole practitioner model ensures direct access to experienced counsel throughout every stage of your case.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody Advocacy
Property Division
Family Law Mediation
Child Support Determination
Legal Separation Agreements
Paternity Actions
Post-Divorce Modifications
High-Conflict Custody
Complex Property Settlements
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of Arizona family law experience
- One of only 65 Arizona Bar-certified Family Law Specialists
- Former Scottsdale City Judge and Superior Court Judge Pro Tem
- Author of 'Divorce With(Out) Dignity' legal guide
- Direct attorney representation with no associate delegation
Associations and certifications
- Arizona State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- AVVO Five-Star Rating
What people say
Proven experience
High ethical standards
Judicial perspective
Personalized attention
Successful outcomes
Services
Divorce Representation
Handling contested and uncontested divorces with strategic negotiation and litigation expertise. Protecting client interests in property division, spousal support, and custody matters. Utilizing mediation when appropriate to achieve cost-effective resolutions while maintaining aggressive advocacy when necessary.
Child Custody Advocacy
Representing clients in custody determinations during divorce or paternity actions. Addressing visitation rights, relocation issues, and modification requests. Focused on establishing arrangements that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights through court-approved agreements.
Property Division
Managing complex division of real estate, business interests, and investment portfolios. Handling high-net-worth divorces with valuation of professional practices and stock options. Creating enforceable property settlement agreements that ensure fair distribution according to Arizona community property laws.
Family Law Mediation
Facilitating negotiated settlements for divorce and custody matters. Utilizing judicial experience to identify reasonable compromise positions. Creating legally binding agreements that address alimony, child support, and co-parenting arrangements while avoiding costly courtroom battles.
Post-Divorce Modifications
Assisting with custody, support, and visitation modifications due to changed circumstances. Handling enforcement actions for existing court orders. Providing ongoing legal support for evolving family law needs after initial divorce decrees.
People
Mark Cord Attorney At Law
Attorney at Law
Arizona Bar-certified Family Law Specialist with 40+ years experience. Former Scottsdale City Judge and Superior Court Judge Pro Tem. Author of 'Divorce With(Out) Dignity' and AV Preeminent-rated legal practitioner focused on personalized family law solutions.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We focus on divorce, child custody, property division, child support, paternity actions, legal separation, and post-divorce modifications. Our practice handles both contested litigation and mediation for family law matters.
How does your judicial experience benefit clients?
As former Scottsdale City Judge and Superior Court Judge Pro Tem, we understand courtroom dynamics and judicial decision-making. This perspective informs more effective case strategy development and settlement negotiations.
Do you handle complex property division cases?
Yes, we manage complex asset distribution involving real estate, business interests, stock options, and professional practices. Our experience includes high-net-worth divorce cases requiring detailed financial analysis.
What makes your divorce approach different?
We prioritize negotiated settlements through mediation but maintain aggressive litigation readiness. Our sole practitioner model ensures direct attorney involvement throughout your case with personalized strategy adjustments.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at 480-994-0345 or through our website contact form to schedule a free initial consultation. We'll discuss your specific family law needs during this introductory meeting.
