Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Partner for Fathers' Rights
Cordell & Cordell was founded in 1990 with a mission to advocate for fathers' rights in family law matters. Our firm specializes in representing men in divorce, child custody, and spousal support cases, addressing systemic biases in the legal system. With over 35 years of experience, 100+ offices across 30+ states, and a team of 200+ dedicated attorneys, we provide strategic legal representation tailored to the unique challenges men face in family court. Our practice is built on the belief that fathers deserve equal consideration in custody decisions and financial matters.We combine deep industry expertise with a client-centric approach, offering resources like podcasts, workshops, and personalized consultations to empower clients. Our commitment to excellence has earned us an A+ BBB rating and the trust of 100,000+ clients nationwide. We work tirelessly to ensure fair outcomes in asset division, child custody, and support cases while maintaining transparency and ethical standards. Our leadership team, including co-founder Joseph E. Cordell, continues to expand our national reach while preserving our core focus on fathers' rights advocacy.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Child Support
Spousal Support
Prenuptial Agreements
Asset Division
Military Divorce
Gray Divorce
Estate Planning
Collaborative Divorce
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of specialized family law experience
- Nationwide network of 200+ male-focused attorneys
- Proven track record with 100,000+ clients served
- A+ BBB accredited law firm
- Exclusive focus on addressing gender bias in family courts
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau
What people say
Amazing attorney
Excellent support
Positive outcomes
Responsive communication
Successful custody cases
Services
Divorce Representation
Our divorce attorneys guide men through contested and uncontested divorces, focusing on equitable asset division and custody rights. We prepare clients for all stages from petitions to trial proceedings while addressing unique challenges like military divorces and gray divorces. Our team leverages decades of experience to counter systemic biases in family court systems across 30+ states.
Child Custody
We advocate for fathers' custody rights through legal and physical custody arrangements. Our attorneys help clients build strong cases by documenting parental involvement and challenging gender-based assumptions in court decisions. Services include modifying existing orders and enforcing custody rights through contempt actions when necessary.
Child Support
Our team handles child support calculations, modifications, and enforcement actions while challenging unfair 'deadbeat dad' stereotypes. We help clients navigate income changes, establish payment plans, and address college expense obligations across different state jurisdictions through strategic legal representation.
Spousal Support
We represent men in spousal support cases, addressing temporary and permanent alimony arrangements. Our attorneys help reduce exposure to unfair payments through pre-divorce planning and post-divorce modifications while advocating for men's rights to receive alimony when applicable.
Prenuptial Agreements
Our family law attorneys draft enforceable prenuptial agreements protecting assets and defining financial responsibilities. We help clients safeguard inheritances, business interests, and separate property while ensuring agreements comply with state-specific regulations across our national practice areas.
People
Joseph E. Cordell
Co-Founder, Principal Partner
Joseph Cordell founded the firm in 1990 after recognizing systemic biases against men in family courts. Licensed in Illinois and Missouri, he leads our national network of attorneys while maintaining active involvement in complex cases and firm strategy development.
Joseph P. Breda
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO, Joseph Breda oversees firm operations and strategic growth while ensuring adherence to our mission of advocating for fathers' rights. He manages attorney network expansion and service quality across our 100+ office locations.
Allison Cunningham
Chief Operating Officer
Allison Cunningham directs daily operations and client service initiatives. She implements process improvements to enhance case management efficiency while maintaining our commitment to personalized legal representation for men nationwide.
Frank Murphy
Chief Compliance Officer
Frank Murphy ensures all firm practices meet legal and ethical standards. He oversees attorney conduct and case management protocols to maintain our BBB A+ rating and professional accreditation requirements.
Lisa F. Karges
Executive Partner
Lisa Karges serves as Executive Partner managing attorney development and case strategy. She contributes to our national legal advocacy efforts while maintaining active client representation in complex family law matters.
Questions
How does Cordell & Cordell address gender bias in family courts?
We challenge assumptions about fathers' roles through strategic case preparation and evidence presentation that highlights men's parenting contributions and counters stereotypes.
What makes your child custody representation unique?
Our attorneys document parental involvement comprehensively and use custody evaluations strategically to demonstrate fathers' capabilities in contested cases.
How do you handle complex asset division?
We employ forensic accounting resources and property classification strategies to protect business interests and separate assets during high-stakes divorces.
Can you modify existing child support orders?
Yes, we help clients adjust payments based on changed circumstances like job loss or income changes through formal modification proceedings.
Do you handle interstate custody cases?
Our national attorney network effectively manages custody disputes across state lines using Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act provisions.
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