- Dwane M. Cates
- Max N. Hanson
- William P. Sargeant
- Leslie Rakestraw
- Karen Schoenau
Mr. Cates is the managing partner and has experience handling criminal defense matters at all levels and is standing by to take your call. 602-296-3434
Mr. Hanson is an experienced Family and Criminal Law attorney and ready to handle all your legal matters.480-620-8590
Mr. Sargeant was a Superior Court Judge for 19 years until his recent retirement and can handle all aspects of family law, including but not limited to, Divorce, Child Custody, Interstate Custody Disputes, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance, Grandparent's Rights and Family Law Appeals. Put his experience to work for you. 480-272-2643 
Leslie Rakestraw is a certified specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. She spent the last 15 years working for the insurance company, now she is ready to work for you. 480-225-3960
Karen is a highly experienced family law attorney with over 20 years experience in all aspects of family law, including but not limited to, Divorce, Child Custody, Interstate Custody Disputes, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance, and Grandparent's Rights. 480-620-1383
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Phoenix Divorce Lawyer
During the course of any marriage, many compromises must be made. There will always be times when personalities do not mesh perfectly and conflicts arise. At some point, you may come to the realization that the conflicts in your marriage cannot be resolved or that the two of you actually are not as compatible as you once believed. Such situations may lead you to dissolve the marriage, and for that you need an Arizona divorce lawyer.
All states allow for what is called a "no-fault" divorce. This means that neither party need provide any evidence that their partner is responsible for the marriage's failure. You need only cite irreconcilable differences and that the marriage is beyond repair.
Some states allow for a fault-based divorce. In a fault-based divorce, there are more serious issues involved such as abuse, drug use and adultery. The attorneys at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC will inform you of applicable Arizona divorce laws and how you must proceed should you need to seek a fault-based divorce.
The divorce process can be extremely stressful and emotionally demanding. Having a competent Arizona divorce lawyer can ease some of that burden. An attorney can be a buffer between you and your spouse. During a period when tempers may flare, you need someone on your side to keep a cool head and offer sound counsel.
Contact a Phoenix Divorce Attorney at 1-877-229-9508 to schedule a free initial consultation.
Some divorces can be quite simple, especially if there are no children involved and the couple has not accumulated a lot of community property together. These cases come down to a matter of filing the appropriate divorce paperwork.
If there are children involved, the divorce process becomes more complex indeed. The rights and welfare of the children are important factors. Custody, child support and visitation rights are only the beginning of the issues you must consider. The family law attorneys at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC will guide you through this process. They are aware of all Arizona divorce laws and their impact on you.
In any case, it is important to get an attorney involved in the process as early as possible. If you find yourself contemplating divorce, please consider calling Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC at 602-296-3434.
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