Ogborne Law, PLC is a Phoenix-based family law firm with a commitment to providing the whole family with compassionate support during challenging times. Ogborne Law, PLC was reviewed by AZBigMedia as the Best in Family Law.
Our law office is located at 5020 E Shea Blvd Suite 240, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 inside the Paradise Valley Plaza. Contact Ogborne Law today at 480.508.9462 and let us show you how we can help your family.
Over the past several years, Ogborne Law has brought together a cross-functional team of experienced professionals to provide a more holistic solution to families struggling with legal issues. The team brings a breadth of knowledge in the following areas:
Family Law – Ogborne Law, PLC in Phoenix, Arizona can help with many types of family law cases involving divorce with children and divorce without children, collaborative divorce and mediation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, estate planning, wills, trusts, power of attorney, and guardians.
Uncontested Divorce – If you and your spouse agree on most divorce issues you can file for an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce is an amicable way to get divorced that usually saves time and money versus fighting in court. An uncontested divorce is typically available to separating spouses who are in complete agreement or have only a few remaining disagreements on divorce issues such as spousal maintenance, property division, child support, and legal decision making.
- Divorce Mediation – Divorce Mediation in Phoenix is a way to negotiate an out-of-court settlement between you and your spouse. In divorce mediation, you and your soon to be ex-spouse hire a neutral third party known as a mediator. The purpose of mediation is to help both of you identify and resolve divorce issues. Divorce mediation can be used to address a wide range of topics including but not limited to parenting plans, child support, custody arrangements, alimony, and division of assets.
- Collaborative Divorce – Collaborative divorce in Phoenix, also known as collaborative law or collaborative practice is a legal divorce process allowing couples who have made the decision to end their marriage or separate to work with collaborative professionals of their choice including collaborative lawyers, communication coaches, and financial neutrals to avoid court and reach a settlement that meets the needs of both spouses and children.
- Legal Separation – In Arizona, the legal separation process that allows a married couple to live apart and divide their finances while remaining married. Our legal separation lawyers have many years of experience in drafting separation agreements for couples who are attending therapy and/or considering reconciliation but want agreements about the finances if they ultimately end up divorcing.
Prenuptial Agreements – A prenuptial agreement in Arizona is a contract both parties sign before entering into a marriage. It spells out how to divide the assets and property and addresses alimony and other support issues in the event of a divorce, legal separation, or annulment. Anyone can benefit from this type of legal protection. It’s no longer just for the wealthy.
Postnuptial Agreements – A postnuptial agreement in Arizona is a legal agreement between a married couple that establishes how their assets and debts will be divided in a legal separation, divorce, or annulment and the amount of spousal maintenance one spouse or the other will have to pay if the marriage ends.
Estate Planning – Estate planning, in the simplest form, is a process used to designate who should receive your assets and handle your affairs after you die or become incapacitated. Whether your situation is simple or complex, Ogborne Law focuses on understanding the unique needs of you and your family to ensure that your estate plan is comprehensive and meets your family’s goals and needs.
- Wills – A last will and testament is a legal document used to communicate a person’s final wishes concerning their possessions and who receives them after they pass away.
- Living Wills – An Arizona living will is a document used to explain whether you would like to be kept on life support or not if you become terminally ill or fall into a persistent vegetative state. A living will in Arizona only becomes effective when you can’t communicate your own desires.
- Trusts – As part of estate planning services, a living trust in Arizona is a legal document that will allow you to transfer your assets into a trust. You can continue to control and use the assets during your life. After your passing, your assets are transferred to your beneficiaries.
- Power of Attorney – These documents identify who will make decisions for you, medical and financial, in the event you are unable to make them yourself. No matter what type of power of attorney you need, it is wise to consult a power of attorney lawyer before selecting the agent you would like to act on behalf of you. Your power of attorney lawyer can walk you through the steps to get your power of attorney notarized and educate you about what should be included in the document.
Adoption – At Ogborne Law, our process helps you navigate the legal system to achieve adoption. When you’re ready to discuss your options, contact us and we’ll walk you down the path to bringing your family even closer together.
What Does an Arizona Family Law Attorney Do?
Arizona family-law attorneys deal with all types of cases involving marriage, divorce, separation, adoption, child support, custody, and guardianship.
According to LRS, “Family lawyers are legal professionals that specialize in matters to do with family law. They handle legal issues that are concerned with members of the family.”
If you want to file for divorce, need a pre-nuptial agreement, help with child support or custody, or are considering an adoption, you may benefit from hiring a family-law attorney.
About our Family Lawyer Michelle N. Ogborne
Michelle N. Ogborne opened Ogborne Law in 2012 to provide families with a new holistic way of dealing with complicated and challenging issues. And with her passion for fairness and protecting the children and families, she put all of her focus into collaborative divorce as a tool to help families avoid the potentially destructive outcomes of divorce on their kids.
Professional Memberships
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- Arizona Association for Conflict Resolution
- Arizona State Bar Association
- Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
- Best Legal Choices
- BNI: Business Networking International
- Collaborative Professionals of Phoenix, Board of Directors
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Maricopa County Association of Family Mediators, Board of Directors
- Maricopa County Bar Association
- Wealth Counsel
- Mediate.com
- FindLaw
To learn more about Michelle N. Ogborne, access her CV here.
Family Law Attorney Awards & Recognition
Southwest Rising Stars list for 2018
~ Super Lawyers
Southwest Rising Stars list for 2017
~ Super Lawyers
Attorney of the Month for June 2016
~ Attorney at Law Magazine
10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Arizona for 2016
~ American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in the State of Arizona for 2016
~ The American Society of Legal Advocates
10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Arizona for 2015
~ American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Arizona’s Top Rated Lawyer’s: Litigation & Personal Injury for 2014
~ ALM Legal Leaders
Expertise.com
~ 32 Best Divorce Lawyers
Family Law Attorney Awards & Recognition
Southwest Rising Stars list for 2018
~ Super Lawyers
Southwest Rising Stars list for 2017
~ Super Lawyers
Attorney of the Month for June 2016
~ Attorney at Law Magazine
10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Arizona for 2016
~ American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in the State of Arizona for 2016
~ The American Society of Legal Advocates
10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Arizona for 2015
~ American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Arizona’s Top Rated Lawyer’s: Litigation & Personal Injury for 2014
~ ALM Legal Leaders
Expertise.com
~ 32 Best Divorce Lawyers
Family Lawyer Reviews and Testimonials
Read our family lawyer reviews and testimonials from across the web.
How to Find a Family Lawyer Near Me
You can check online directories or ask friends and family for referrals. According to WikiHow, “Also check for a family law sub-category, such as divorce, mediation, adoption, or guardianship. Use your favorite search engine to search for local family-law attorneys. Ask for a recommendation from family or friends who have experienced the same problem you’re facing.”
Why Choose Ogborne Law, PLC as Your Family Law Attorney
There are many reasons to choose Ogborne Law, PLC as your family law attorney in Phoenix including:
- Affordable family law attorney services
- Flat fees
- Award-winning family lawyer
- Custom tailored solutions to your family’s unique needs
- Practicing family law since 2012
Low Cost Family Law Attorney Services in Phoenix
We pride ourselves in offering low cost family law attorney services in Phoenix so you can take care of your family law issues at an affordable cost. Many offer flat fees for many of our family law services so you never have to worry about how much it costs.
Speak With an Affordable Family Lawyer in Phoenix Today
If you want to work with an affordable family law firm in Phoenix that is focused on providing you comprehensive solutions for your family law situations and that has an experienced team in a variety of related disciplines, you need to contact Ogborne Law today.
