Yes, it all just depends on how the calculation comes out.

Whether you have to pay spousal maintenance depends on a lot of factors. It is not automatic that you'll be paying spousal maintenance simply because you earn more money.

Spousal maintenance is a complex and gray area of the law, and it's much more complex than I'm going to... View More

You don't need all of it, but you need some of it, particularly their contact information.

Yes, if no funds are going into them, it is OK to close and divide them. Just make sure you provide your spouse an accounting and provide your spouse half of what is in the accounts.

The concern of the Preliminary Injunction is to ensure that you don't transfer assets for the purpose... View More

It depends on your judge's calendar. Right now, in Maricopa County, we're seeing trials being set for October, and generally right now I'd expect a trial being set to be set for sometime in the fall.

That is not easily answered as there are a number of reasons that a case can take time. The fastest you would be able to get a divorce is 60 days in Arizona as there is a statutory "cooling off" period, meaning a judge can't sign an order until 60 days after the other party is... View More

Your Decree can be modified by stipulation provided both former spouses agree. I recommend that one of you hire a family law lawyer to assist with this modification.

You should at least have an experienced family law attorney review your new proposal and you should always have an attorney if you have a court hearing.

Do you have Court Orders? PERHAPS law enforcement may assist you if you have Orders. However, it is more commopn in my experience that they do not intervene, and instead will suggest that you both need to get the Court incolved.

If there are NO Court Ordetrs, file. File now. She does not... View More

Arizona law requires a 45-day notice, in writing, of intent to move out of state. Your parental rights are not directly tied to whether or not you are current with child support.

Child custody matters across state lines (and it sounds like there are three or more states involved in this... View More

If you are in Kileen, Texas, it will be very difficult for you to get personal assistance in your case unless you are hiring an attorney (I presume when you say "help" you are looking for legal assistance without cost). It is difficult to provide much more specific advice because there... View More

The subpoena should have detailed information on it regarding your right to object. However, if you do not have a viable, legal objection, you may be forced to testify. You should consult an experienced family law attorney to assist you with the matter. It is important that you do not ignore the... View More

The laws of community property may apply here if your husband had any rights in business. Your divorce attorney can obtain information on ownership of the company. Information may also be available on the ACC website if the business is an Arizona entity. I would strongly recommend you go online... View More

You will be hard-pressed to get an attorney to say with certainty that you could never be ordered to surrender the animal, I will say, however, that it is unlikely. First, she abandoned the animal and animals are considered property. Second, your father can likely only be held responsible for the... View More

If I understand your question correctly there is nothing to change on your decree. If the property was in both your names prior to 2012 and you were awarded the property in the decree, you need to have your ex execute a warranty deed and you need to refinance the house. Neither of those require... View More

She can and did do this without your signature. It sounds like your car title was an "or" title. This type of title would allow either one of you to trade or sell the vehicle without the signature of the other. It is very unlikely that you will be able to get the car back from the... View More

You present one of those cases where there is a specific legal answer and then there is what is likely in the best interests of your daughter and grandchildren. To avoid any potential legal problems, your daughter should file for separation in California and request leave of the Court to relocate... View More

It isn't clear what question(s) you have. If he meets the jurisdictional requirements, he can file for legal separation in Georgia. You will want to ask attorneys licensed in Georgia what exactly that would mean for you, how legal separation there compares to divorce, and whether the adultery... View More

Childcare costs can be added to the child support worksheet, but it is entirely discretionary. This means it is entirely up to your specific judge. The factors that most commonly affect this decision are the comparative incomes between the parents and the parenting schedule. If parents earn similar... View More

The short answer is yes. One of you needs to file and you need to establish temporary custody orders so that you both know what your rights are concerning custody and visitation.