Mesa, Arizona
Paternity in Mesa.
Establishing legal parentage can be a first step toward support and parenting orders. We review what has already been signed or filed and explain the options for your family.
Keep prior-state records in the file
If you moved to Mesa after a child was born elsewhere, bring any parentage or support paperwork from that state. Starting again without checking an existing determination can create confusion. We can review what has already been established and which court may address the remaining issues.
Read the full service guideBring the records that explain your situation.
Gather the birth certificate, acknowledgments of paternity, prior orders, and any papers from a child support agency.
If you have a court notice, an insurer’s deadline, or a document you have been asked to sign, mention it when you call. Keep the full original and send a copy only through the method our team confirms.
Your first conversation
We listen to the problem, review the available facts, and identify the questions that need legal advice. A clear starting point helps you decide what to do next.
Before work begins
We explain the proposed scope, fees, and records needed. You can ask about the process and the next decision before you choose to hire us.
Meet in person or from home.
Mesa clients can meet by phone or video, or arrange an appointment at a Phoenix or Scottsdale office. For a court matter, use the location on your hearing notice rather than assuming the nearest court building handles the case.
- North Scottsdale
- 13951 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 234, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
- Gainey Ranch Office
- 7702 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd, Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
- Phoenix Satellite Office
- 1427 N. 3rd Street, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Phone and video
- Request a meeting format and we’ll confirm the details with you.
Not without reviewing existing orders and jurisdiction. A move does not automatically erase a parentage or support decision from another state.
Legal parentage and a workable parenting order are different steps. We review whether legal decision-making, parenting time, and support still need to be addressed.
Gather the birth certificate, acknowledgments of paternity, prior orders, and any papers from a child support agency.
We serve Mesa from our Phoenix and Scottsdale offices. We do not have a separate Mesa office. You can begin by phone or video and arrange an office appointment when needed.
The first consultation is free. We review what you need and explain the proposed scope and fees before you decide whether to hire us.
Arizona resources
These resources explain the general rules. Your documents and circumstances determine how those rules apply.
Arizona paternity proceedingsMore help in Mesa.
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Estate Planning
Plan for children and backup caregivers
Probate
Separate shared ownership from inheritance
Trust Administration
Give distant beneficiaries a clear record
Guardianships & Conservatorships
Prepare for an adult child’s care needs
Powers of Attorney
Keep medical and financial authority distinct
Family Law
Include blended-family responsibilities in the discussion
Divorce
Review retirement accounts before dividing them
Child Custody
Address care and school decisions together
Personal Injury
Follow the records across treatment providers
Wrongful Death
Gather information about family support
Start a conversation
Discuss your next step in Mesa.
Bring your questions and the records you have. We’ll explain the scope of help, your options, and the next steps in English or Spanish.
- Phone, video, or in our Scottsdale office
- Free and with no obligation
- Available in English and Spanish