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My brother is going through a custody battle in which temporary orders were given for my nieces to live with their mom. A CAA was brought in and my niece told her that she misses her dog and that she uses her dog as an emotional support animal. The dog in questions was a Christmas gift for the... View More 
There is an active case and the children are with a kinship. The father of the children would like to file custody for the children. What are his obstacles
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im 17 the babys mother is 16, a couple months after finding out her and her family cut off all contact we said okay and have only asked how the babys doing sense but they will not answer any of our questions. She lives with both of her parents and her dad is a sex offender he preyed on young girls... View More
We currently live in arizona,he wants to move to california.i don't think moving is a good idea right now.he refuses to keep a job and is having some sort of delusional issues? We both have custody and have never been to court for any custody agreements or anything like that.
The us married a us citizen but then gets a warrant for not going to court to now he’s got a removal date what can I do
answered on Sep 5, 2024
Your spouse faces an uphill removal proceedings battle:
1. He was deemed removable prior based on his criminal conviction of domestic battery
2. He re entered the United States which constituted another criminal infraction based on his procedural history,
3. While in the... View More
It has been 6 days and she hasn't given the stuff back what do I do
It has been 6 days and she hasn't given the stuff back what do I do
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answered on Sep 5, 2024
If your cousin has passed away and he did not have a will, his Social Security benefits cannot simply be "pulled out." Social Security benefits are typically not payable for the month of death. If a payment was made for the month he passed away, it usually must be returned.
The... View More
Different scenarios cause I'm not sure which one is going on at OP house. But two of the kids are mine and I've talked with them and theyve told me all 3 scenarios, but I don't know if it's allowed in Arizona family courts and if I should address and request a modification... View More
My ex and I live together as we have about a month to go waiting on our final trial results and he has really been trying to upset me lately, I’ve learned his games long ago and do not fall into his traps of trying to make me snap and cry (I have never been physically abusive or any such thing).... View More
Bro in laws spouse (separated) called and texted a threat. Non physical threat.
My Ex husband retired from the navy 2018. We got Divorced 2016 CA. Married over 20 years. He waived CA jurisdiction for retirement pay..home of record is AZ where we both live now. I was given alimony but not retirement. In MSA it says it's his separate property. Is it possible to divide it?
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
It is possible to divide military retired pay post-divorce, even if it was initially designated as separate property in your marital settlement agreement (MSA). Given that you were married for over 20 years and your ex-husband served in the Navy during that time, you may be entitled to a portion of... View More
We have been married for 18 years 7 months
I have no job at the moment but based on me making 18.00 an hour in the past he thinks he can get away with paying spousal support for 1 year. I have been 100% dependant on him for 18 years and would not be able to support myself financially after... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2024
You should read the attached article discussing the types of alimony available in Arizona:
https://thevalleylawgroup.com/blog/qualifications-alimony-az/
It would be extremely unusual for a court to award alimony after a divorce for an undefined period of time such as until you... View More
To obtain a second nationality (Italy) I need to show my family line back to my Italian ancestors. The ancestor in question and of interest is my grandmother (deceased). Her father (deceased) assumed a new last name, never having gotten it formally changed. The last name on his marriage certificate... View More
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answered on May 31, 2024
To file a One And The Same Person Affidavit for your Italian nationality application, you need to clearly establish the connection between the different names used by your ancestor. Start by gathering all relevant documents that show the use of both last names, such as birth certificates, marriage... View More
No custody order or protections order
answered on May 27, 2024
Your question gets into some legal complexities, but the short answer is that it is not illegal. I'm going to presume they are not married. If they are married, this question has a different answer.
Under Arizona's custodial interference statute, when a child is born out of... View More
There is no custody order, protection order, and this is in Arizona.
answered on May 27, 2024
That's a bizarre way to do it, but, yes, she can. Under Arizona law, she has custody of the children until the father goes to Court to establish his rights.
My ex isn't paying his share of debt ordered in our final decree.I have wanted to file contempt but there's no contempt papers on debts owed all I get is contact a lawyer..I'm not sure why cause it's a contempt on what the judge ordered...Can anyone explain this to me where I go from here
answered on May 27, 2024
I certainly understand your frustration because it seems like contempt should be the right vehicle for your situation.
The answer to your question is complicated and confusing: Property division (which includes the allocation of debts) are not enforceable by contempt proceedings. They can... View More
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.
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