Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

i am a potential father of a child, however the mother denies allowing me access to a paternity test and has began the process of putting another man on the child's birth certificate. Is there any legal petitions I can file to prove genetic paternity?


Asked on 6/10/10, 11:08 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Monica Donaldson Stewart Donaldson Stewart, P.C.

Yes, you can file a Petition to establish paternity. If the Mother/child reside in Maricopa County, Arizona, you can use the forms/instructions found at this link:

http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/SuperiorCourt/Self-ServiceCenter/Forms/FamilyCourt/fc_group_6.asp.

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Answered on 6/11/10, 4:52 am
Rich Peters R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

You can and should file a Complaint to Establish Paternity. She will then be forced to participate in genetic testing.

We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options.

One of our attorneys can explain the issues and procedures better in person. As you can imagine, there is too much to cover via email. We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss your matter in detail.

Please call us directly to discuss the specifics of your matter, or contact my assistant Gloria or my paralegal Jennifer to schedule a free 1/2 hour consultation

/s/ Rich J. Peters

RJ PETERS & ASSOC., P.C.

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Phoenix, Arizona 85004

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Answered on 6/14/10, 9:21 am


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