About

Mark Maynor, Senior Attorney and Founder: Senior attorney and founder of Maynor Associates and Affordable Divorce Center, J. Mark Maynor has practiced family law in Palm Beach County for over 37 years. Responding to a need for quality family law legal services at affordable rates, Mr. Maynor created Affordable Divorce Center and oversees a team of highly skilled attorneys and paralegals.

Regarded as a leader in the field of Florida family law, Mr. Maynor is a sought-out family law attorney in high net-worth cases and brings the same level of personal attention to the Affordable Divorce Center. His reputation has been built on a combination of compassion for his clients and a keen working knowledge of the Florida court system.

Mr. Maynor’s expertise in Marital & Family Law, is further underscored by his AV® Preeminent Rating given by Martindale-Hubbell®, which is the highest rating an attorney can receive and indicates the highest level of professional and ethical excellence. He has also been named a “Florida Super Lawyer” in the area of Divorce and Family Law, a listing of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Most recently, the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys voted him one of Florida’s 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in 2017.

A lifelong resident of Florida, Maynor grew up in Palm Beach County and received his B.A. from the University of Florida in 1977. In addition to a rigorous honors program, he was also a linebacker on the University of Florida Gators football team from 1973-1976. He earned his J.D. degree from the University of Florida in 1979 and was admitted to practice in 1980

Shawn Gearhart, Lead Attorney: Shawn Gearhart is the lead attorney at Affordable Divorce Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. After graduating from Barry University School of Law, he was admitted to the Florida Bar. Indicating the highest levels of professional excellence in his field, Mr. Gearhart is AV-Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell, the leading source for rating attorneys based on ethical standards and legal ability. In addition to all Florida State Courts, he is also admitted to practice in Federal Courts in the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida.

Mr. Gearhart graduated Cum Laude from the University of South Florida with a BA in Communications. He has practiced family law in Florida since he started his law career, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues and others in the Palm Beach County legal community.

His practice is focused on all aspects of family and marital law, including dissolution of marriage, timesharing (custody), child support, alimony, equitable distribution of assets and debts, modification, enforcement, relocation, contempt, pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, settlement agreements, mediations, jurisdictional issues, international custody issues, paternity and domestic violence. In addition, Mr. Gearhart also represents individuals in both Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Court.

Wendy Lopez de Melo: Wendy Melo is the Firm Administrator who manages and oversees all of the cases at the Affordable Divorce Center.  Her expertise is in the area of marital and family law involving divorce, co-parenting, time sharing, and modification of support and alimony.

She is the Senior Paralegal and works directly with the attorneys at the firm ensuring the smooth progress of each case.  Wendy is the primary contact for clients making sure that they are informed and updated about their case. She has a tender heart and a special gift of making others feel comfortable during difficult times.

Wendy first joined the firm in 2013 as a junior paralegal and managed the Document Assistance Program.  In 2018 she was promoted to her current position. Wendy started her career as a legal assistant. She has served various law firms in administrative positions and has acquired over 10 years of experience in the legal field.

Wendy is bilingual in Spanish/English.

Iasia Ward, Associate Attorney: Iasia Ward is an associate attorney at the Affordable Divorce Center law firm where she assists clients in all areas of family and marital law, including dissolution of marriage, timesharing (custody), child support, alimony, equitable distribution of assets and debts, modification, enforcement, relocation, contempt, pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, settlement agreements, mediations, paternity and domestic violence.

In addition, Ms Ward also represents individuals in both Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy Federal Court law.

Attorney Ward received her undergraduate degree from West Virginia University in Business administration with a minor in criminology. She went on to earn her law degree from Barry University School of Law.  During her time there, she participated in both the collaborative family law clinic, providing pro bono and low bono assistance to clients, and immigration naturalization workshops to assist those beginning the naturalization process.

After becoming licensed to practice law in Florida, Ms. Ward focused her legal career in the areas of Business litigation and Qui Tam actions.

All her spare time, Ms. Ward enjoys traveling traveling, singing, and volunteering/community involvement.

Wendy is the friendly voice you first hear when calling the Affordable Divorce Center.  She joined the firm in 2013 and since then has served as Office Administrator and a Junior Paralegal.  Wendy oversees the Document Assistance program, drafting documents and assisting clients with procedural questions.  She is also responsible for all administrative functions such as filing, scheduling and the overall efficient and smooth operation of the office.

Mrs. Melo started her career as a legal assistant.  She has served various law firms in administrative positions and has acquired 9 years of professional experience in law office management.  She is bilingual in Spanish/English.

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