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Phoenix Family Law Attorneys for Paternity Matters

At Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, we use years of experience to help mothers and fathers achieve the best possible results in paternity actions. Located in Phoenix, we have the capacity to handle a wide range of related matters as well — matters like visitation with a child and child support payments.

When Fathers Seek Paternity

When a child is born outside of a marriage and the father's name is not on the birth certificate, the father may not have any enforceable legal rights to custody and visitation with the child until paternity is established.

At Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, we help fathers establish their right to custody and visitation by filing successful paternity actions. Recognizing that each family's situation is unique, we represent mothers in paternity actions as well.

We have the experience to succeed in these matters. Among our ranks are three experienced family law practitioners, including a retired superior court judge who was on the bench for more than 19 years.

Paternity and Child Support

In some cases, paternity must be established before a child support order can be granted and enforced. The lawyers at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw can help with this as well. We guide clients through the process and act forcefully to protect their interests.

Lawyers Who Can Answer Your Paternity Questions

If you have questions about paternity in Arizona, you can find nearly unlimited information on the Internet. But the best way to get real answers about how the law applies to you is to talk with an attorney. Contact the attorneys at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw by calling us at 602-296-3434 or toll free at 877-229-9508.

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Our Attorneys

Our law firm combines the work of five attorneys with over 100 years of combined experience. All have established careers marked by victories for clients.

Max Nicholas Hanson, a family law attorney

William Sargeant, a former superior court judge and family law attorney

Karen Schoenau, a family law attorney

About Our Firm
Arizona

When you face a family law problem, talking with an attorney is the best way to get the answers you need. At Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, we deliver these answers based on three key elements of our practice: our reasonable rates, professional service and effective representation.

Contact

Cates, Hanson, Sargeant, & Rakestraw, P.L.C.
1747 E. Morten Avenue, Suite 205
Phoenix, AZ 85020

P 602-296-3434
  877-229-9508 (toll-free)
F 480-905-3166