Q: if you have joint custody and he doesn't honor the 111 overnights in the decree, is he still entitled to joint?
He in the last 4 years has see them 50 times? can I refile for more child support for ages 12 and 14. he does live in another state than Az.
A:
If Arizona ordered the child support, it has "exclusive, continuing jurisdiction." Also, the children reside here (as long as they have been here at least 6 months, so that is another reason the court has jurisdiction.
If the child support was ordered in a different state, you will need to "domesticate the judgement."
You get a 10% increase for the "basic" child support obligation for any children 12 and older.
You can file for child support "simplified procedure," anytime you can show there is a 50% change in circumstances.
If you need assistant, I recommend contacting an experienced family law attorney.
I hope this answer is helpful!
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