Phoenix Attorneys Serving Your Family Law Needs
Each family and each legal problem is different. So, as experienced lawyers, we are prepared to meet your family law needs with reasonable rates, professional service and effective representation — regardless of how serious the problem or how soon you need the right results.
At the Phoenix law offices of Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, our knowledgeable attorneys help Arizona families in family law matters including the ones listed below:
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: We draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for couples looking to protect their interests. In certain situations, we may also be able to contest or uphold the validity of an existing agreement.
- Divorce: Our attorneys represent couples in Arizona divorce proceedings. We handle all related issues, including division of property, development of child custody and visitation solutions, and spousal or child support matters.
- Child Custody and Visitation: The lawyers at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw manage child custody and visitation issues that occur outside of a marriage, during a divorce or when an existing order needs to be modified.
- Grandparents’ Rights: Sometimes, parents cannot or will not adequately care for their children. In these cases, Arizona law recognizes grandparents' rights to help care for their grandchildren. Additionally after a divorce or the death of one parent, there may be difficulties with the custodial or the surviving parent in arranging access to the minor children. We can help.
- Paternity: Our attorneys effectively manage paternity issues in a wide range of situations, protecting the rights of both fathers and mothers.
- Child Support: We are experienced at making sure your children receive the financial support they need. We also have the experience to make sure that child support is assessed fairly and according to the Arizona Child Support Guidelines as required by the courts.
- Spousal Maintenance: We provide support in spousal maintenance (often called alimony) issues.
- Division of Property and Debt: We handle issues of division of marital property and debt during a divorce. Especially when assets are complex, we are adept at creating solutions that are right for our clients.
- Domestic Violence: Lawyers at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw are also well prepared to handle domestic violence matters, both protecting the safety of our clients and the rights of those who have been falsely accused.
- Adoption: We offer experienced representation in grandparent, step-parent and other adoption matters.
Don't Just Search the Internet — Talk to a Lawyer
When you have family law concerns, reading this Web site is a good start. We urge you to take the next step and contact the lawyers at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw by calling us at 602-296-3434 or toll free at 877-229-9508. Our experienced attorneys can help you understand exactly how Arizona law applies to you and your family.
