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My ex wife is supposed to pay me maintenance but she is not. Can I sue her in small claims court here in Az even though the divorce took place in Mo?
I live in Arizona
answered on May 27, 2024
If I'm understanding this correctly, you live in Arizona, and your case is in South Carolina? If so, you should ask this question to attorneys licensed in South Carolina. Attorneys licensed in Arizona cannot advise you.
If Michigan wants to extradite me and I did not sign the waiver for extradition what can I do to prevent it from going back to jail at and the governor signed the fugitive and warrant and I have a status conference? What should I do at this conference so I don't end up in jail?
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
If you have an outstanding warrant in Michigan and they are seeking to extradite you to face charges there, your options are limited. However, here is some advice:
1. Hire an attorney. You need legal counsel both in Arizona and Michigan to try to challenge the extradition and/or resolve the... View More 
Hello maricopa county, I got arrested for a warrant out of Michigan for child support and I got bonded out now I have to go to a status conference. What should I expect at the status conference? Will they put me back in jail.
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
Here are a few key things you can expect at a status conference for a fugitive of justice case in Maricopa County:
- The judge will check in on the progress of getting you extradited back to Michigan to face the child support warrant. The prosecutor will update if Michigan has begun that... 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
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
While I was married to my ex husband his income general increased over time thru hard work and pay rasies. When we divorced he was making about 80K a year. He has admitted that his now soon to be ex wife (not me, one after me) always kept him home from working because she just wanted him to be... View More
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
In Arizona, child support calculations are typically based on the income of both parents at the time of the divorce or separation. However, if there has been a substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant decrease in the father's income, he may seek a modification of the child... 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
We have been married for 10+ years. I experienced a significant amount of domestic abuse in the marriage and left the home 18 months ago. I left our 10 year old with his father as my husband ruined my credit and finances. My husband now makes twice as much as I do. He makes so much now that he has... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2023
You can file a motion for temporary spousal maintenance and ask to receive spousal maintenance while the case is pending. You can also for temporary custody (or, more specifically, temporary legal decision-making and parenting time) and an interim award of attorney's fees.
Domestic... View More
This case in which the original case was filed by the state of California
against the Respondent for child supoort.
The respondent wants to use the case as a custody case against the petioner.
I want to dismiss that case on the grounds that the original case was not for... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2023
Did California issue a child support order? If so, it must be registered here for the custody case, in which support must be determined. An Arizona court cannot modify the California support order unless it's properly registered and in front of the Arizona court. For that reason, I don't... View More
My case is in AZ and my ex lives in CA My ex won a settlement he owes alot in back child support CA Child support attorneys put a lien of the funds on behalf of AZ and we went to court the judge made a order stating the arrear is the amount listed and that the child support department can proceed... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2023
They should take up to how much he owes.
As for how long it will take, that's a question you need to ask the child support department.
I have not gotten my child support this month at all, and the Child Support Division says his place of work has not sent them any payments for this month at all. My son is almost 17 yrs old. I was told he could have quit his job or went to work for a new employer. How am I supposed to find out what... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2023
I'd start by calling his employer and ask them if he still works there.
If they're not willing to talk to you, you can subpoena them and ask them to provide the other parent's dates of employment and recent pay stubs.
My daughter moved out of her marital home 1 yr ago due to domestic violence. She left their 9 yr old son w/the husband because she couldn't afford a 2 bedroom apt. She found the most affordable 1 apt . She didn't have a car but finally bought 1 with a really high mo payment. Now 1 yr... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2023
Yes, your daughter can request child support.
But let's be clear on what child support is. First, it's not meant to equalize the living situation between the parents. Second, it's done on a formula. The fact he has a two-bedroom and bought a Camaro are not relevant to how... View More
I live in goodyear arizona, 85395. I am going to have sex with a girl soon and i want her to sign a contract stating that if she gets pregnant, that she is legally obligated to have an abortion, give it up for adoption, or not make me pay child support. If i make a contract and have both of us sign... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2023
Probably not.
If you don’t want to run the risk of fathering a child, a vasectomy is a better option.
A few months ago, a one-night-stand called out of the blue to tell me her 10 month old baby was mine. The man she was in a relationship with at the time of birth signed the birth certificate but apparently they are no longer together. We did a paternity test but I never actually saw any paperwork.... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2023
You asked, "I guess my question is can she come back in a few years and sue me for financial assistance after all this back and forth?" It's possible, but you'd have to be legally declared the Father first.
"This situation is affecting my current relationship with... View More
My ex husband and I we live in different states, I have two kids under the age of 3, I have joint custody with my ex husband and at the end of this year his is going to stop giving me child support because he is not going to have a job after the military for a while. I want sole legal decision... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2023
I'm going to presume because you posted this question in Arizona, that the case is in Arizona. If it is not in Arizona, ignore my answer entirely and contact a lawyer in the appropriate state.
Child Support - If it's court-ordered, it doesn't matter that he's leaving the... View More
And gets to claim one child that he has never financially supported can he get away with this as I have been the sole supporter for them 12 yrs straight
Can I get any back payment for him stealing from me every year on his taxes as well as never helping financially support them?
answered on Jun 19, 2023
If he did not pay 100% of his child support in a tax year, he cannot claim the child on taxes. The Court can order him to Amend his taxes. You can ask for this as part of an enforcement proceeding.
Don't expect the Court to order that for more than a few years, though.
SHE IS IN THE MILITARY AND HAS TRIED TO TAKE ME TO COURT BECAUSE SHE IS SUPPOSEDLY WORRIED ABOUT HIS WELL BEING. BUT THEN BACKS OUT, THAT SHOULD SHOW SOMETHING
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answered on Jun 18, 2023
If you and your son have moved back to Arizona and you have separated from your wife, she may still be able to file for divorce or custody in the state where she is currently stationed, even if you are no longer living together. The specific laws and procedures for filing for divorce or custody may... View More
AZ family court. Judge is using unconfirmed drug test results to keep child from the father. Father has motioned asking for confirmation test results but judge ignores the motions. This judge has to know that the drug test results have to be confirmed in order to have standing. Judge is not doing... View More
answered on Mar 21, 2023
Typically, the mechanism to force a judge to do what he/she has a clear ministerial duty to do is called a writ of mandamus.
You should hire an appellate lawyer in Arizona to determine if the judge has a clear ministerial duty to order a confirmation drug test under the circumstances of... View More
I even got certified copy of payments dispersed from the courthouse and let him know that I wanted to claim all 3 children since he was not current for 2022. He never responded and then went and filed and claimed 2 children anyways. 2 of the children live with me and 1 child lives with him.
answered on Feb 13, 2023
You should file a Petition to Enforce and ask the Court to order him to amend his taxes for those years within thirty days of the Court's order. The Court will likely schedule a conference and evidentiary hearing. At that time, you should bring with you whatever forms you need him to sign in... View More
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