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Mervyn T Braude
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Biography
Mervyn Braude is a divorce lawyer with extensive knowledge and more than two decades of family law experience; he is an advocate for protecting children from abusive and undesirable situations. As a State of Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Mervyn has the knowledge and experience to help people who are struggling through divorces and custody disputes by keeping his clients apprised of their rights so they can make well informed decisions during this difficult period of their life. Mervyn has expertise in all facets of family law including child custody, spousal support, child support, visitation rights, grandparents visitation rights, paternity, premarital agreements and alimony.
He knows that litigation can be emotionally taxing and often expensive, so Mervyn encourages his clients to consider alternative methods of dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and other non-traditional methods. Mervyn is a fee arbitration committee member with the State Bar of Arizona. He has been hired to mediate for other attorneys in an effort to calm and resolve divorce and custody disputes. He uses a logical approach to get people focused on what is really important and what can be let go.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
Family
50%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 37 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Jaburg & Wilk PC
1850 North Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
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Posted by Jason | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Complex
After almost 7 months and $60,000 wasted I fired my attorney who was absolutely horrible. Stressed and frustrated I was referred to Mervyn Braude. After meeting with him I felt much more at ease. Although the process was daunting Mervyn kept his word and was professional throughout the process. Anxio...
Posted by marcus | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Knowledgable & Dependable
I made some previous bad decisions with past attorneys I hired. However Mr. Braude exceeded my expectation and helped me through a very difficult long-standing family court case. His experience showed in understanding of the law, strategy and knowing the system. He listed in my favorites if I am ev...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent Attorney
Mr. Braude was an extremely competent and thorough attorney. His ethics are impeccable and his knowledge of family law is beyond compare. He is dedicated to ensuring the the best possible outcome is achieved and focuses on the entire family unit. He ensured that I received full decision making abil...
Mervyn T Braude's Lawyer Endorsements
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mervyn is a competent and well-known attorney in Phoenix. He is always a pleasure to work with on family law related matters."
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"Mervyn's inherent "likability" is a huge asset for his clients and often leveraged to achieve results that other, more adversarial attorneys might not be able to achieve."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mervyn represents his clients with compassion and competence."
"I endorse this lawyer for his talented and empathetic representation of clients during difficult circumstances."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mervyn is a very smart and talented attorney who knows his way around a courtroom. He manages cases very well and knows how to be efficient in even the most difficult cases. Any client is in good hands with Mervyn."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mervyn is an excellent family law attorney who is not only strong in advocating for his clients he is also excellent is assisting his client's through this difficult time."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of Arizona
N/A
Family Law Arbitration, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, Best Lawyers
N/A
Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®
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Client Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Partner, Jaburg Wilk
1900 - Present
Partner, Jaburg Wilk
Associations
State Bar of Arizona
Member, Arizona Fee Arbitration
State Bar of Arizona
Certified Family Law Specialist
2012 - 2014
State Bar of ArizonaPeer Review Committee
Education
1984
University of Cambridge Faculty of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1982
University of Cape Town Faculty of Law
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
1982
University of Cape Town, South Africa
LLB
1980
University of Cape Town
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Oddities and Challenges of Family Law
Legal Decision Making
2014
MCBA Trial Advocacy
Witnesses
2013
Family Law Trial Advocacy
Advocacy
2012
Family Law Trial Advocacy
Direct Examination
2012
ASCPA Arizona Federal Tax Institute Conference
Family Law and Taxes
Publications
2020
A recent decision by the Arizona Court of Appeals [i] clarifies how domestic violence may impact which parent can make decisions relating to children.
Domestic Violence and Joint Legal Decision-Making in Arizona
2020
Several factors are considered when determining child support; income of each party, how many other children each parent supports, cost of daycare and health insurance, as well as how much time each parent spends with the child or children.
Arizona Child Support Modification
2019
Anyone with personal assets, liabilities, property – or children from a previous relationship – should consider entering a premarital agreement.
Getting Married? Why a Premarital Agreement is Important
2019
In Arizona, parents who are no longer married or not living together share parenting of their minor children. Typically, each parent makes day-to-day decisions while he or she is exercising parenting time.
Supervised Parenting Time – What it is and What it is Not
2018
In Arizona, most divorce decrees include a provision that requires a traveling parent to disclose an itinerary if he/she is traveling more than 100 miles or out of state.
How to Avoid Summer Parenting Time Vacation Conflicts
2018
As Arizona is a no-fault divorce state, couples do not need a specific reason to file for divorce – it is sufficient that the parties do not get along – otherwise known as irretrievable differences.
Do I Need a Lawyer to Get a Divorce in Arizona?
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