You may want to consider the Summary Consent Decree process. This is a streamlined option for couples who agree on all terms of their divorce (legally called a dissolution of marriage). It allows parties to file a petition and response reflecting your agreement, followed by the necessary documents... View More

In Arizona, child support is determined based on the Arizona Child Support Guidelines, not simply by dividing income in half. The court considers several factors, including both parents’ gross incomes (wages, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation), the number of children, parenting time... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

Your concern is valid, especially since it could affect your widow’s benefits. In Arizona, a person can file for divorce without the other spouse’s consent, but they are legally required to notify the other spouse through proper service. If your husband had filed for divorce, the court would... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

You’re clearly trying to protect your parent in a difficult and painful situation, and that care matters. However, under Arizona law, an adult child does not automatically have the legal right to make property decisions for a parent unless they have been granted specific authority—like through... View More

Yes you can change your account and essentially block her from access. However, you will still have to account for the community funds you have kept from her (you are still married to her). Your best option is to pursue a divorce or legal separation and end the community and move on with your life.... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

You’ve done the hard part by following through with the divorce and finalizing the property division, and that matters. If the house was awarded to your ex in the divorce and your name has been removed from the deed, then you are no longer the legal owner. Without any written agreement or court... View More

I think you are referring to packets from the self service center. If so, you simply need the divorce without children packet. https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/llrc/fc_group_3/. Please know that these packets are rather generic and are not going to address every situation that needs to be... View More

Pursuant to Arizona law, your Judge will be required, consistent with the child's best interests, to adopt a parenting plan that provides for both parents to share legal decision-making regarding their child and that maximizes their respective parenting time. So, Arizona law basically starts... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

This is a frustrating situation, especially since you've been the one financially responsible for the car and your spouse previously agreed it would be yours. In Arizona, because the title is in both of your names, the car is legally considered joint property regardless of who paid for it —... View More

Please understand that bankruptcy is a very complicated process. You must educate yourself about bankruptcy before jumping into the unknown. As part of your education, watch the Bankruptcy Court videos (link below), which explain the bankruptcy players and how bankruptcy works. Important: Do not... View More

You can ask the court for permission to serve him via alternative means, which Clint can include serving him by publication in local newspapers. I would need to know more to give you more specific advice. As determination, if he has not seen the children or provided any support for more than six... View More

If you have not yet filed the petition, then I do believe that what must be listed in the petition is community property that exists at the time the petition is prepared. He of corse may want to respond with a claim that it was improper for you to sell his boat without his permission.

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

Based on my research, you generally would not be entitled to a portion of your ex-father-in-law's property. Once a divorce is finalized and assets have been divided between former spouses, an ex-spouse typically has no right to an inheritance from the deceased's family. Keystone Law Your... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

In Arizona, failing to pay court-ordered fees, including attorney fees, can be seen as a violation of a court order. However, for non-payment to be considered contempt of court, there typically needs to be a specific provision in the order outlining consequences for failure to pay, such as a... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

In Maricopa County, Arizona, divorce records become public once they are filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court. This means that the initial paperwork, including the petition for dissolution, is accessible to the public immediately upon filing. However, certain sensitive information, such as... View More

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

It is possible that your ex-husband is in contempt of court for failing to pay the attorney fees as ordered in your divorce settlement, especially if he has not provided any reasons for his non-compliance. In Arizona, contempt of court generally occurs when a person willfully disobeys a court... View More

One of the requirements for filing in Arizona is that at least one of the spouses must be domiciled in Arizona for 90 days. That means you must have lived here for the 90 days prior to filing for divorce with the intent to remain here. You indicate, "We wish to file for divorce soon after... View More

Mediation might be a very simple method of reaching a final agreement including this term. Although I do not know who you are meeting with as a mediator, if it is with the court, they are likely to draft a consent decree for your signature at that very meeting. However, one way to avoid mediation... View More

If you believe your daughter may be harmed if Father exercises parenting time, then YES, you need to seek temporary and/or emergency orders. Such is the quickest manner of getting to see your Judge. OR, perhaps a strongly worded letter from an experienced attorney would convince Father to make... View More

His emotional abuse will not affect how property and debt are divided. Under Arizona law, property and debts acquired during a marriage are divided without respect to marital misconduct, such as abuse.

Any improvements made to the home during the marriage, like renovations or upgrades,... View More