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Can spousal support start date begin before actual final divorce? I'm filing uncontested without a lawyer and don't want the court to hold it up with questions about alimony. Thanks.
answered on Jun 5, 2018
There seem to be a number of issues within your message.
First, in regard to a spousal support start date, if a party files for temporary spousal maintenance, that may begin the first day of the month after the party filed for it and can be retroactive to that time.
If a party... View More 
Does his soon to be estranged wife have any rights to the property?
answered on May 31, 2018
Maybe. If there was home improvement done with wages or other "community" or marital money, or if they took out a home equity loan (H.E.L.O.C), she may have an interest. If the home is worth more now, do market forces (appreciation), then she likely does not have an interest in that... View More
We have temporary orders and I have the. Primarily my attorney doesn’t respond to any of my emails or help me what so ever!!
He is over 10k behind in child support and is a pathological liar! I also have a restraining order against him for threatening to kill me!
answered on May 30, 2018
If your attorney does not respond to your emails, that is a problem. Your attorney has a duty to communicate with you.
If your children come home and tell you the Father is yelling and screaming and saying you don't love your children, the first thing I would tell your children is,... View More
No additional details.
answered on May 30, 2018
You are permitted to relocate so long as it is not 100 miles or further than the current residence.
The only issue I can imagine coming up is how long your child will have to spend in a car and the Court could order you to do most of the driving.
If you need further assistance, I... View More
My baby was CONCEIVED BEFORE MARRIAGE but was born a week before the divorce was granted.
No custody was legally established because I left the state where the divorce happened before the baby was born and this remains so.
answered on May 24, 2018
I believe that he is the presumed father if you were married,
It would probably also depend if you and your ex-husband agreed, within the Petition for Dissolution and the Response, if you were pregnant.
If you need further assistance, my recommendation is that you contact an... View More
Our decree states that the deadline for requesting uninterrupted time with our kids is May 1 of each year. I requested time well in advance of that date, my ex husband has not requested time yet. Last year, he did the same thing, but verbally requested time well after the deadline, which I agreed... View More
answered on May 24, 2018
As long as your Decree and Parenting Plan does require that a request be submitted no later than May 1, in writing, for the two weeks of parenting time, and there are no repercussions stated in the Decree and Parenting Plan for failure to do so, then you do not need to agree to a verbal request.... View More
I have a support agreement in AZ that terminates when my son is 18. My ex is moving to NY with my son when he turns 18, so I'm just curious if she can file for support in NY even tho my support agreement officially terms in AZ when my son is 18?. That seems like it shouldn't be legal and... View More
answered on May 22, 2018
Arizona most likely has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the child support order.
I am not able to give you advice regarding New York because I am not licensed to practice in New York.
If you need additional assistance, I recommend contacting an experienced family law attorney.
I'm going through a child custody case. I'm going for full 100% custody of my child bc the reasons of my child father has never took good care of my son. My family and friends have seen on social media that the father of my child and his family has been slandering my name across the... View More
answered on May 17, 2018
The Father is not being very smart. The Court will not look kindly at his behavior. If I were you, I would be taking pictures of all social media that disparages you and making sure, if your case goes to court, that the judge sees the pictures.
I advise my own clients to stop using any... View More
There is a Federal Lien against the property (my debt) for more than it is worth. Could I be forced to sell it even though no one stands to make any money off the sale?
answered on May 14, 2018
In Arizona, we have what are called "anti-deficiency" statutes, so even if you file for bankruptcy, the government will not take your home.
However, if you fail to make payments on the house, your house might go into foreclosure and then you would be forced out of your home.... View More
for 2017 ?
answered on May 12, 2018
It all depends on the circumstances of why you are not working and whether the Court finds good cause to do any of the following:
1. Order your income as zero;
2. Attribute minimum wage to you;
or
3. Attribute an amount consistent which what you were not previously... View More
Also need a family court attorney to help me when i am ill, to defend me against ex wife wanting more child support, while i am in hospital
unable to work, until I recover. But i am still paying $400.00 per mo. but ex wants $2000.00 a month and she makes $67,000 per yr. and
I can... View More
answered on May 12, 2018
You need to file a Motion to Modify Child Support. If there has been a 15% change in circumstances, you may file for what is called Motion to Modify Child Support, Simplified Procedure, so that you may not even have a court hearing.
If you need further assistance, you should call an... View More
I am the maternal grandmother. I was given permanent guardianship of my grandson when he was 2 months old. He is now almost 5. His parents are both in prison Dcs now has taken guardianship from me and placed my grandson in foster care due to me loosing our place to live. The judge ordered that... View More
answered on May 11, 2018
Any experienced attorney can help you. Unless one of the parents will not permit grandparent time, the Court will order that the grandparents can have time while their child (Mother or Father of the children) will not permit grandparent time.
answered on May 7, 2018
I am not licensed in any state other than Arizona, so I cannot give you any legal advice regarding the requirements of another state to have the case transferred.
If the question what what steps do you have to take to have an actual case transferred to Arizona (I know that is not the... View More
My ex failed a drug test for meth, and is in a recent abusive relationship.
answered on Apr 21, 2018
I do not practice law in your state, so I can't give you legal advice regarding whether you can sue.
However, in general, anyone can sue any person or any entity
The literature I read sounded as though the state (AL) had 20 years from date of order to collect the arrears by various means however if not collected within 20 years, it would no longer be due. Is that accurate?
answered on Apr 21, 2018
I do not practice law in your state so I can't give you legal advice regarding your state laws.
However, if there is a statute of limitations for collection, that means you have that much time to ask for child support.
If there is statute of limitation is for how long you have... View More
We are still married, but we are going to get a divorce. But I'm living with a friend and he told roommate he would bring the over and then he changed his mind. He said he would give me my clothes if I sign the divorce papers and let him get full custody of our daughter. Can he do this or does... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2018
You are entitled to your clothing. You can call the police and ask for a stand by for them to assist you to pick up your clothing.
do NOT sign anything giving him full custody, even if you don't get the clothing back yet.
The most important thing about your divorce is probably... View More
Without jeopardizing since onces your child gets a job, they can start managing their own expenses.
answered on Apr 19, 2018
She is certainly permitted to get a job. If there is a pension program associated with the job, she can definitely enroll in that.
In Arizona, child support terminates when the child turns 19 or graduates from high school, whichever comes first.
If you need help with this or have... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2018
The Courts in Arizona view child support as completely separate from child custody. Unless someone else has adopted your children, a parent has a duty of support.
I hope this helps!
answered on Apr 19, 2018
You can try. If you live in California, but want to move to Tucson, the children will need to have been in Tucson for 6 months for the Arizona court to have jurisdiction and you must be here 90 days before you file.
I do not know what the laws are in California. I believe you have what is... View More
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