I have the documents for legal decision making, parenting time and child support. But there are also forms for parenting plans - joint legal decisions making or solo legal decision making, joint legal decisions making education orders, solo decision making education orders,order to appear for... View More 
Have to continue to test twice a week by urine. Hair follicle came back that it is positive been exposed to a drug, my urine test is negative for anything. Now the prosecutor side telling me I need to go in for testing not the judge havnt seen him again yet, now the urine test is for current use... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2024
A divorce decree is final in Arizona when all of the following criteria are met:
1. The Decree has resolved all issues related to the Petition for Dissolution.
2. The Decree states no matters remain pending.
3. The Decree states it is entered under Rule 78(c).
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Daughter’s ex obtained a family court order for divorce against her and custody of my granddaughter. Problem is that he has never lived with my daughter and she had custody prior to his orders (not final decree) being issued in her abcense (she was never served). SHE annulled her marriage void... View More
School basically stated they can no longer help our daughter as she is autistic, they requested we move her 5 weeks before school ends. I spoke with dad and let him I spoke with the doe in arizona they said to file a mediation, which I did. But it still wouldn't keep our daughter at her... View More
Hey there, hope you are doing well. If you aren’t busy I had a quick question. I filed a period for contempt and the judge is granting a conference in May. When I serve her the order, do I have to send every document which I’m presenting to the courts or just the original petition and the... View More
My mom has a drinking issue and has not had my brother in school for 3 years now I've been fighting with her to put him in school I've been cooking food for him to eat buying food and supporting his needs and also supporting my mom because she does not have a job nor cares to clean I need... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2024
No. A non-parent cannot share custody with a parent. If you want to seek custody of your brother, you would have to show that both of his parents are unfit AND you would have to show that you stand in loco parentis to your brother (meaning, he treats like a parent and you have been acting as his... View More
Hair folical too is this excessive ?
answered on Mar 15, 2024
A hair follicle exam can be a perfect way for you to alleviate any and every concern as it provides a historical assessment of your consumption of anything illegal. But, I would need to know more about your situation to determine whether her requests are excessive. Are there court orders in place... View More
He got the police involved when he realized I left and is saying I kidnapped the kids. I know I’m doing the right thing for them but now I’m so scared that he will find us, take the kids, or I will get in trouble
answered on Mar 8, 2024
You need to obtain qualified family law counsel in Ohio and file for emergency jurisdiction under the UCCJEA (ask your lawyer). The sooner you can do this, the better.
I experienced domestic violence with the biological father of my child. He told the child support judge he wanted nothing to do with my child and is currently in prison for a manslaughter charge due to a motor vehicle accident with a bicyclist that resulted in the death of said bicyclist. His... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2024
I recommend you go speak with an attorney who practices in the juvenile courts in Pima County ASAP about filing to terminate his parental rights. If you're going to do it, now is the time. If you don't terminate his rights, he can seek to establish his rights when he gets out of prison.
My son stays with his dad about half the time. The thing is, he lives in a 2 bedroom apartment with a roommate and his girlfriend. My son has to sleep on a pull out couch in the same room as his dad and his dad’s girlfriend. My son is 11. We have had multiple conversations over the last couple of... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2024
The arrangement is not illegal.
There is a question of whether it is in your son's best interests. You could file a Petition to Modify, and then it's really up a judge. I think there's a good argument there, but it will really depend on how your judge feels about it. Some... View More
I want to ask for sole custody at a later date but would it backfire if I said I dont want child support or would it help my case? I also have another child from a different relationship. I have the children 10 months out of the year and he has them throughout the year but it equates to 2 mos. I... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2024
Asking or not asking for child support will have no impact on your custody case. The Court does not consider child support when determining custody, but once it determines custody, the amount of time awarded impacts the child support amount.
You should run numbers through an Arizona Child... View More
Can I take the child legally
answered on Jan 17, 2024
She can. You can't.
Based on what you wrote, it doesn't sound like you are even a legal parent yet. A biological connection to the child, by itself, does not establish you as the child's legal parent in the eyes of the law. You have to either (1) sign an Acknowledgment of... View More
My child was born in Ohio she is now 5 months and we’ve been in arizona for a month. It was mutual for us to come to my home state and come back to Ohio but now I don’t want to come back. I have no support or anyone in Ohio besides father side family. I’d like to stay in arizona. We co parent... View More
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answered on Jan 2, 2024
In Arizona, as in other states, child custody decisions are primarily based on the best interests of the child. The fact that you moved to Arizona with the mutual agreement of the child's father and for the purpose of being closer to your family support system can be an important factor in... View More
My daughter called me in a panic telling me to pick up her son (my grandson) from school before CPS picked him up. She called the school and told them that I was on my way to get him and they had no problem letting me sign him out and leave with him. After he packed up some of his clothes she... View More
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answered on Dec 31, 2023
In Arizona, kidnapping is generally defined as knowingly restraining another person with the intent to hold the person for ransom, as a shield or hostage, or to inflict death, physical injury, or a sexual offense on the person, among other reasons. In the scenario you described, if you have your... View More
Husband was ordered to complete a drug program, drug testing, and psych evaluation that was not completed.
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answered on Dec 27, 2023
In the context of a divorce default hearing in Arizona, you may have the option to use current temporary orders, particularly if your husband has failed to comply with the court-ordered drug program, testing, and psych evaluation. The non-compliance with these orders could significantly impact the... View More
Dcs removed kids from mom in Feb for drug use , she was told to stay away from druggie boyfriend in order to have contact with the kids , custody trial is 12/4 pretrial statement was sent 11/29 .video of her at boyfriends house came to light today 11/30 anything we can do to submit evidence for... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
Yes, I would discuss it all involved ASAP and submit it to the Court as a Supplemental Exhibit ASAP as well. Be aware that the Court might reject it, but it's certainly worth a try. You will also want to review the Court's guidelines for how to submit video evidence.
Dcs removed children from parent but parent has not been interviewed or allowed to state facts before court was given the PPH report an children remain in dcs physical custody and stipulations for reunification have been given without the parent being allowed to defend themselves.
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
In Arizona, due process and civil rights are crucial elements in child custody cases involving the Department of Child Safety (DCS). If children are removed from a parent's care and the parent is not given an opportunity to present their side of the story before the court makes decisions, this... View More
Going through a divorce and in a custody battle with my husband. He is a functioning alcoholic and weedhead. In our Temporary Custody Hearing last Wednesday, the father was cross examined by his attorney and she asked if he smoked or drank and he said no. When court ended, I found a post on her... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2023
- MOTION TO REVIEW NEW EVIDENCE: The answer is probably no, but you can give it a try by filing a Motion for Reconsideration. You'll need to explain (1) why you don't produce this evidence at trial because the Court can't consider newly discovered evidence that could have been found... View More
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