in Arizona, NO. The Court loses jurisdiction over the child once the child turns 18.

HOWEVER, the Court still has jurisdiction to force Dad to pay child support. Is he current? If not, there are steps you could/should take soon after the child turns 18.

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By law, you SHOULD be able to. But, I could envision a school or school district being worried about it and asking for more information. Some are more careful or restrictive than others. I would expect so especially if it was only signed by one parent. The school or district may then wonder if... View More

Yes, he still has rights until the other parent takes steps to "severe" those rights. Under Arizona law, 6 months of no contact and no support can constitute "abandonment" which can warrant a severance of parental rights. There is more to it, though, so I would need to know... View More

How recently was your current Order entered? Is this the first Order ever?

THERE may be steps we can take. I would need to know more.

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Are there any Court Orders in place? IF SO, then Arizona does have a "relocation" statute which must be reviewed as compared to your situation. I would need to know more to determine whether such requires notice, etc.

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I expect it is going to have to be filed here. If you are proceeding by agreement, my firm offers a low flat fee to handle everything start to finish. We can file here even though she resides out of state. If everything is proceeding by agreement, she will never have to come into town.... View More

Child support is always modifiable. Even Court Orders that neither parent owes the other are modifiable. However, she can never go backwards. Arizona does not allow retroactive child support modifications. So, if she believes she is entitled to a modification, every month she waits is a month... View More

Is your Court appointed attorney taking steps to deal with your concerns? Are you looking to hire private counsel?

I did not see any particular question that I can answer. I can say that my advice always in these situations is to bend over backwards to satisfy DCS that you are doing... View More

There is no such age in Arizona when a child simply gets to choose. However, the Judge IS required to consider the child's desires, but this is only one factor of many. I often stress to my clients that we not only need to show the Judge what the child wants, but (perhaps more importantly)... View More

Unfortunately child support does not cease until you seek a modified order? Do you think mother would sign a waiver of the arrears which have been technically accruing?

No matter what you need to take steps right away. Every month you wait is a month you lose. Arizona does not allow... View More

Have you already established Court Orders regarding Child Support?

If not then YES, you can ask for his Child Support Obligation to start up top 3 years prior to filing and serving your first papers.

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As a family law attorney, I can only address how this issue could be addressed in Family Court. You would need to discuss whether criminal charges are appropriate with a law enforcement officer. In Family Court, you can certainly complain about the method in which she obtained this information in... View More

My firm is only in Phoenix. Perhaps another Justia attorney (from Tucson) will reply.

We CAN conduct your free consultation by phone, and we do work in any Arizona county, including Pima County.

It certainly would be wise to deal with it in some manner.

I would need to know more to assist in HOW to deal with it.

Please come in soon. We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options for divorce or legal separation. This is obviously a very important matter, and you should not go in alone.

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Your rent and your roommate situation would both be relevant factors for the Court to consider. If your roommate is a good decent roommate than I expect you can sell that to the Judge. If not, then maybe the Judge would consider that a deciding factor. I would need to know more.

I would need to know a bit more.

1. Where does everyone (each parent, children) live now? And for how long?

2. Are you hoping to deal with custody issues? or support issues? Or other issues?

Tell me a little more, and I can give specific advice.

I have handled this exact dispute a number of times, and I am confident the judge will Order him to sign the form OR Order him to pay you the difference his filing causes in your filing. If we have to go to Court, it is very possible the Court would also Order him to contribute to any... View More

You need to file a "Request for Hearing". You can do so at the same Courthouse that issued the Order.

We can help. Please come in soon. This is obviously a very important matter, and you should not go in alone.

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I would need to know more. Are you paying to two different mothers? If so, then YES, there can be two separate child support Orders. If one Mother, there should only be one Order. Are there two states involved?

Send me some more details, and I can provide a better answer.