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answered on Jan 23, 2018
No. There is a 90 residency requirement before a party can file for divorce in Arizona.
I live in az he lives in ca and got married in Nevada does this effect anything?
answered on Jan 21, 2018
While I can't give you legal advice without knowing more about your situation and particular circumstances, I can let you know what I would do given the information provided.
If you have a child and you are getting a divorce, it would be a divorce with minor child(ren).
If your... View More 
Ex-husband ordered to pay certain bill and now collection agency is calling me
answered on Jan 16, 2018
While I can't give you legal advice, I can give you information Your situation is what the Court calls a, "Post-Decree" matter.
I would get proof that he is not paying the bills, and file for Contempt of Court. If you file for Contempt of Court, it is important that you... View More
I have less than 20 days to respond.
answered on Jan 12, 2018
There are free forms at superiorcourt.maricopa.gov. I can fill it out with you for a fee of $150.
My divorce was finalized August 2, 2017. I want to file separately. He says because we were married for most of the year we have no choice. Is this accurate?
answered on Jan 10, 2018
Because you were divorced on 12/31/2017 you cannot file with a married filing status. You should each file your returns as Single or Head of Household, whichever is appropriate in your circumstance.
answered on Jan 8, 2018
If you used wages to make mortgage payments during the marriage, he may have what is called a "community property" interest in your separate property asset. There is something called a "Drahos" calculation.
I would be happy to tell you more at 602-561-8107
The state I'm in right now (Arizona) says that they don't have any record of them filing for transfer of jurisdiction from New Mexico and New Mexico says they can't tell me anything about it so then I found out he moved to Louisiana. how do I go about finding out what I need to... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2018
Unfortunately, I am only licensed to practice in Arizona and can't answer your question for that reason.
Decree signed 2014. Ex appealed to AZ Court of Appeals and lost at trial in 2017. She flat out refuses to participate in the QDRO's even though there are significant financial assets that she will gain. I do not understand her motivation but am more than happy to keep it all if she... View More
answered on Dec 27, 2017
My thoughts: if you have an order for a QDRO, you can ask the court to hold her in contempt if she is willfully disobeying a court order. You may ask for jail time until she signs.
If you have a property settlement agreement which is incorporated but not merged with the decree, you may sue... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2017
Yes. Absolutely. We just allege an impediment to the marriage. Randi Sirlin 602 561 8107
There is no custody. They got married in Feb 2017 James was born in June she left oct 20. Can my son go get him from Idaho and bring him home
answered on Nov 16, 2017
Father must file for Dissolution of the Marriage and request that the child be immediately returned to AZ (the home state of the child). Waiting on this issue is extremely damaging to your son's chances of having the child returned to Arizona. Also, if he waits, Wife will probably be able to... View More
My newly ex husband sent divorce papers to his mom in which gave them to my mom & than gave them to me. Decree of dissolution of marriage w/out minor children, filed 4/17/17. I was never served or signed anything ever. Is this even legal ?
answered on Sep 3, 2017
You may want to ask some pro bono/legal aid agencies in Phoenix if they can help you. However, I think a lot of the agencies require that you live in their jurisdiction, but it doesn't hurt to ask them. California lawyers who are not licensed in Arizona won't be able to comment, and... View More
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answered on May 17, 2017
Pursuant to federal law, Post 9/11 GI benefits are not marital property and not subject to division.
I am refinancing the house to keep it in my name. We have solar and owe on another loan. My ex refuses to acknowledge that he is responsible for 50% of the solar cost when looking at the amount of equity he should receive from the house. I am feeling stuck as to what to do. The home appraised at... View More
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answered on May 9, 2017
Your divorce agreement should clearly define what equity is. If it doesn't and the solar costs aren't directly tied to the home, then you may have an issue including that in the equity calculation.
My wife and I have been going through a divorce for more than a year now. She moved out a year ago, I stayed in our marital home. Its on her credit not mine and she got the judge to order the sale of the home and her attorney proposed an agent by the name of Tim. He is on the list of cert. court... View More
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answered on May 8, 2017
If the final order does not address listing price by giving you the power to veto the listing price, or a minimum list price, then you may not have any say over the listing.
Originally we did mediation and came to an agreement. I filed divorce with children in December. He acknowledged it but Did not respond. We have completed the class and it's more than 60 days out. I'm confused which packet I'm supposed to do. We have already agreed to everything.... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2017
If you actually served your Husband with the initial pleadings, you can begin the default process if he did not respond within 20 days from when he was served. As for child support, if you had an agreement as to this issue and now circumstances have changed, you will need to modify child support.... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2017
There is likely something wrong or insufficient with the document you are presenting. Is it a springing power of attorney. Has the POA been revoked? I would suggest you speak with an attorney in your area who will be able to assist you.
We were married with two children and living with his parents, he got engaged and I moved with my parents and the children to Georgia. He had a baby with the lady he got engaged to and now I find out he married another woman in Las Vegas. I had to report him to Child Support Enforcement through... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2016
You don't need an attorney to file criminal charges. Simply contact the police in the appropriate jurisdiction, file a report, and let the prosecutor decide whether to file charges.
I have endless evidence of spouses emotional abuse, habitual lying, and refusal to co-parent. I have a been a stay home parent since first child (of 5) so kids and I live with family and I have no current ability to get a job. Spouse also lied about having ability to pay child support without court... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2016
A parent's earning capacity is irrelevant to the determination of parenting time and/or legal decision-making. Your living situation may be a factor though if the home is too crowded to appropriately accommodate the children.
answered on Oct 5, 2016
Some lawyers do offer document preparation assistance or unbundled legal advice. These services usually aren't cost effective though because the self-service forms are fairly simple.
answered on Oct 5, 2016
It is without children until a child is born. Though she should indicate in her petition that she is pregnant.
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