The modifiability of spousal maintenance first depends on the language of the current orders. If your agreement did not make maintenance non-modifiable, it will be possible to modify. You will need to prove the occurrence of substantial and continuing changes since your last modification. Simply... View More

No, debts assumed in one (ex) spouse's name only after the date of service of a divorce petition will be separate property of that individual.

No, it isn't true, but there are important limitations. You can file for divorce in Arizona if you've resided here for at least ninety days. Unfortunately the Arizona courts may not have any jurisdiction over the child custody issues. When there are no existing orders, interstate... View More

Additional information is required to properly and accurately answer your question. Since the house was bought during the marriage it would generally be community property. At the least you would have a community lien on separate property. You should contact an experienced family law attorney for a... View More

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answered on Feb 13, 2020

Wills do not get "filed" anywhere until after the testator/testatrix passes; until then they are private.

Planning for blended families can be complicated, especially if both spouses want to provide for the surviving spouse but still protect the inheritance of the children of... View More

Yes. But was the child born during the marriage?

Please come in soon. We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options.

One of our attorneys can explain the issues and procedures better in person. As you can imagine, there is too much to cover via email. We offer... View More

You should talk to your bankruptcy attorney because the answer depends on certain facts.

Likely not. You must be married to be guilty of spousal abandonment. The divorce would terminate the obligation to support the spouse. Additionally, the statute is focused on financially abandoning the spouse. In this instance it appears you are referring to the emotional support and assistance... View More

charge you with a prior what?

I expect it is going to have to be filed here. If you are proceeding by agreement, my firm offers a low flat fee to handle everything start to finish. We can file here even though she resides out of state. If everything is proceeding by agreement, she will never have to come into town.... View More

If you are absolutely sure you agree with each and every order in the petition, the only downside to not filing a response would be a delay in being able to file your consent decree. Your husband can file for default if you do not respond within 60 days. 60 days after that the two of you can file... View More

In many cases it is actually advisable for one of the parties to leave the marital home during the divorce if the divorce is contentious. The children do not need to be exposed to the two of you fighting. The split is going to be hard enough on the children as it is; seeing their parents arguing... View More

In Arizona you are entitled to 50% of the community assets and responsible for 50% of the community debt unless you have evidence to clearly demonstrate why there should be an inequitable distribution.

You can petition the Court for enforcement of the Separation Agreement and ask the Court to find and hold your ex-husband in Contempt. The Court can and will impose sanctions upon your ex if he is found to be in Contempt.

You can request a conciliation meeting if you wish to try to save the marriage but, ultimately, you cannot stop the divorce if your husband is set on getting divorced.

My suggestion would be to file for the Dissolution/Divorce now and address the community finds in the escrow account and the bills in your proceeding. The preliminary injunction would be in effect after service upon your wife and that controls what can and cannot be done with community property.... View More

Since the original agreement was entered into in Georgia and the child's father remains in Georgia, the State of Georgia will retain jurisdiction over the dispute (see the UCCJEA for further information). Georgia MAY turn jurisdiction over to Arizona, but you would need a compelling reason and... View More

Your opinion and the behavior if the male on your birth certificate should both be taken into consideration. You will need to petition the court for a review of the cold custody order. There are a number of factors which will need to be considered in determining where the petition must be filed and... View More

My firm is only in Phoenix. Perhaps another Justia attorney (from Tucson) will reply.

We CAN conduct your free consultation by phone, and we do work in any Arizona county, including Pima County.

Please come in soon. We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options for divorce or legal separation. This is obviously a very important matter, and you should not go in alone.

You may be entitled to an award of spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance is based upon so... View More