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He signed both birth certificates. They lived together for years (not married) before splitting up. No legal agreements on paper. Do we start here in Iowa or AZ?
answered on Jan 21, 2018
If the children have lived/resided in AZ for the past 6 consecutive months, then the matter should be brought in AZ. That is where you would start. The Petition that needs to be filed is a Petition to Establish Paternity, Legal Decision Making Authority, Parenting Time and Child Support. Paternity... View More 
I want to know what is the procedure to stop my child support payments to the court , I had two heart surgeries , the first one Nov.1, 2017 for repair of one heart valve and the second one at Nov. 17th ,2017 for Cardiac Arrest for use of Coumadin treatment I had all my medical record from the... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2018
You need to file a motion to modify child support immediately. If you do not the present orders regarding child support and the wage assignment will remain in full force. Waiting any longer is a big mistake!
My fiances aunt falsely accused us of threatening her and didnt get any of my info right. She has mental health issues and doesnt pay rent at all yet she lives with us and got us immediately removed. Am i allowed to go back to my and his house because of that? How is it she is allowed to stay in... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2018
File a request for a hearing in the court that issued the Order of Protection. The Aunt has the burden to prove her allegations against you.
I just want to find out how to be able to make it so I have my girls more then just whenever their mom thinks it okay and would want to get a schedule together.
answered on Nov 20, 2017
You must file a Petition to Establish Paternity, Legal Decision Making, and Patenting Time. Paternity will be easy because there is already a child support order that has you as the biological Father of the children. The process is fairly easy and forms are available from the court. If Mother has... View More
There is no custody. They got married in Feb 2017 James was born in June she left oct 20. Can my son go get him from Idaho and bring him home
answered on Nov 16, 2017
Father must file for Dissolution of the Marriage and request that the child be immediately returned to AZ (the home state of the child). Waiting on this issue is extremely damaging to your son's chances of having the child returned to Arizona. Also, if he waits, Wife will probably be able to... View More
Originally we did mediation and came to an agreement. I filed divorce with children in December. He acknowledged it but Did not respond. We have completed the class and it's more than 60 days out. I'm confused which packet I'm supposed to do. We have already agreed to everything.... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2017
If you actually served your Husband with the initial pleadings, you can begin the default process if he did not respond within 20 days from when he was served. As for child support, if you had an agreement as to this issue and now circumstances have changed, you will need to modify child support.... View More
and I am 60. I received 1/2 of his s.s. payment in the mail on a card with my maiden name on it ( I kept my married name). He said it was a IWO and had me quash the order to stop me from getting 1/2. I need to find out where and why I was getting this money because the clerk of courts have no IWO... View More
answered on May 15, 2016
An attorney would have to review your court orders and speak with you to properly advise you in this situation. Most attorneys offer free initial consultations.
I am a very concerned grandmother. Daughter/mother of children just went thru trial where father asked for additional time with boys, decrease in child support. Daughter victorious in judgment - father only recd one additional day in month. However, father's continued behavior to expose... View More
answered on May 15, 2016
Not that I know of. The court should be concerned regarding the issues that you are referring to. Exposure to these sorts of matters can have devastating and long lasting influences on children. I suggest that the parent in the case, your daughter, file either a request for mediation to discuss... View More
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