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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Arizona on
Q: How can I file a Discovery for my wife's bank and credit card records?

Going through a divorce and my wife has filed Motion for temporary orders

for legal decision making and custody

for parenting time

for child support

for spousal maintenance

for property and or debt

I need to file a discovery for her Bank and credit card info?

Lenore Tsakanikas
Lenore Tsakanikas
answered on Dec 8, 2014

You can file a Motion to Compel ad the Judge can order her to disclose these documents or you can subpoena the documents yourself. Good Luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Arizona on
Q: my child receives ssi will the father still be responsible to pay child support
Lenore Tsakanikas
Lenore Tsakanikas
answered on Dec 4, 2014

It depends. If the child receives SSI on his own disability, child support would be under the guidelines and the SSI payment would not be income. If the child receives SSI on the Father's disability, then 1) if the amount is more than what the guidelines would require the Father to pay,... View More

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Q: What does a motion for pre-decee temporary order without notice for child custody
Lenore Tsakanikas
Lenore Tsakanikas
answered on Oct 14, 2011

Under A.R.S. 25-404, a party to a custody proceeding may request temporary orders as to custody. A party may obtain a temporary order without notice if facts are alleged that show that irreparable injury will result to the moving party or child if an order is not issued and a certification is... View More

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Q: Can a child custody case originating in michigan be suddenly changed to another jurisdiction?

From detroit,mi to avondale, az

Lenore Tsakanikas
Lenore Tsakanikas
answered on Oct 14, 2011

Your questions involves intepretation of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), which is a complicated statute subjection to interpretation. The simple answer is that Arizona would have jurisdiction if the child is present in Arizona and the child has been abandoned or... View More

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Q: How do i find someone to take my case? It is very time sensitive/ and an obvious situation of "good o boy town"vs ME. ?

I NEED HELP! its a family law time sensitive, and im about to LOOSE my heart and soul , 8 year old twin boys that are heaven sent!

Lenore Tsakanikas
Lenore Tsakanikas
answered on Oct 14, 2011

It shouldn't be so difficult to find an attorney to represent you. Hourly rates for family law attorneys vary. You can contact the local bar association for a referral to a family law attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Arizona on
Q: Modifying current custody/visitation schedule

My divorce was finalized in March and I am starting to have problems with the ex in regards to parenting issues. We both agree that the schedule we have is too much for her and he agreed to letting her live with me more full time he says he only will if he gets something in return...his last name.... View More

Lenore Tsakanikas
Lenore Tsakanikas
answered on Oct 14, 2011

In order to change the parenting schedule, you need to do it in accordance with A.R.S. Section 25-411. Under this statute, if a parent is not complying with the current order in place, you may request a modification of six months after the current order is entered other wise you need to wait a... View More

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