Mesa Divorce and Mediation Attorney
Standing by Your Side
At Bastian Law Offices, PLC, we understand that family law matters are deeply personal and often come with emotional challenges. With over 20 years of experience, we are here to guide you through even the toughest moments with professionalism, care, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for you and your family. We prioritize open communication, respect, and a customized approach for every client, ensuring you feel supported and informed from start to finish.
Over 20 Years of Arizona Family Law Experience, Including as a Maricopa County Judge Pro Tem
Few things affect your life as deeply as a family law matter. Whether you’re navigating a difficult divorce, a custody dispute, or any other unresolved family issue, the decisions made during this process will shape your future. At Bastian Law Offices, PLC, we represent clients throughout Mesa and handle the full spectrum of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, asset division, legal separation, and mediation. You don’t have to face this alone.
Our practice is focused exclusively on family law, and every case benefits from Attorney Cole Bastian’s more than 20 years of Arizona family law experience and his firsthand familiarity with how Maricopa County family courts evaluate and decide cases. For couples who want a more private, cost-effective path, we also offer mediation services as an alternative to divorce litigation. Because every matter is different, we build customized strategies tailored to meet the needs of each client.
We keep our clients informed about their cases and work hard to shield them from unnecessary stress
Knowledge
Our practice is exclusively focused on family law and we have a thorough understanding of your rights
Experience
Our founding attorney has over 20 years of experience and is a family law judge pro tem
“I selected Cole over the others because of his genuine, decisive approach when we met.”
“I was very happy with my selection. I have recommended him to two closest friends and they have also had nothing but positive feedback on their experience with him.”
Rachel A.
“Cole did a superb job guiding me through my divorce.”
“He and his staff were always professional and thorough. He made it easy for me to understand the process and what my options were moving forward.”
Preston P.
“Cole is very knowledgeable when it comes to family law.”
“Cole is extremely organized and very calm when it was hard for me to be calm. I would recommend him to anyone that gets stuck in a custody battle!”
A Mesa Family Law Attorney Who Knows How Courts Think
We know how emotionally taxing family law matters can be. From the moment you come to us, we establish a close working relationship built on open communication and honest expectations. Our goal is for you to understand your options and feel supported at every stage, so you can make informed decisions for yourself and your family.
What distinguishes our representation is the perspective Cole Bastian brings as a Judge Pro Tem in Maricopa County Family Law courts. That role gives him direct insight into judicial temperament, procedural expectations, and how judges evaluate the arguments placed before them. That knowledge shapes the strategy we build for every client. Legal peers have recognized this caliber of representation: Martindale-Hubbell has rated our firm highly for communication, reflecting our commitment to keeping clients informed throughout their case. We’re also prepared to step into cases where prior counsel caused setbacks and work to correct that damage.
The sooner we hear from you, the sooner a Mesa family attorney can step in and help you move forward.
We’re honest and upfront about what to expect, and we work hard to shield you from as much stress as possible. Contact us today to get started.
Family Law Services We Handle in Mesa
Our practice covers the full range of matters that bring families into Maricopa County family courts. Whether you’re at the beginning of a difficult situation or need to modify an existing order, we can help.
Divorce, Separation & Asset Division
Arizona is a community property state, meaning property and debts acquired during the marriage are generally subject to equitable division in a divorce proceeding. We handle contested and uncontested divorce, legal separation, annulments, spousal maintenance, and the division of complex assets and debts. For couples who want to resolve matters privately and at lower cost, mediation is available as an alternative to courtroom litigation.
Child Custody, Support & Parenting Time
Child custody in Arizona involves two distinct components: legal decision-making authority, which governs major choices about a child’s education, health, and welfare, and parenting time, which governs the physical schedule. Both are evaluated under the best interests of the child standard in Maricopa County family courts. We also handle child support, paternity, visitation rights, and enforcement or modification of existing custody and support orders.
Fathers’ Rights & Grandparents’ Rights
We advocate for fathers in custody and visitation matters who feel at a disadvantage in family court proceedings. We also work to protect the legal standing of grandparents seeking involvement in their grandchildren’s lives. Both areas call for focused, case-specific advocacy grounded in Arizona statutes and the realities of local court practice.
Same-Sex Divorce
Same-sex divorce raises legal questions that extend beyond standard divorce proceedings, including federal and state tax implications that require careful analysis. We handle these matters with the same thorough, individualized approach we bring to every case.
