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How do i file a restraining order in WA state, what are the procedures and requirements to get a restraining order

Most of your local court houses can help you out. Normally the court will require you to go down and fill out some simple paperwork explaining who the person is and what actions they have committed that are offensive to you. It is always helpful to put together a timeline of what has been happening and to list specific dates of each incident. Most judges want to see a pattern of behavior before they issue a restraining order. After you fill out the paperwork, you may appear in front of...

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Can Father file with the courts to reduce child support if he is not working

Father is free to file a request to modify and it is very important that if he does you file a request for a hearing on that issue or it is deemed to be waived. The court can look at what he is capable of making for purposes of child support, but in the current economy it is always helpful to bring information to the court as to what jobs are currently available to him in his field (monster.com is always helpful for this information). Ultimately it will be up to the court to decide if he is...

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My divorce decree states consent required from other parent to take minor children out of the state.

If your decree states the child is not to be removed from the state you can file a motion for contempt alleging the removal, however, it is entirely up to the court to decide what to do with the information and you will have to prove that the child was indeed removed from the state. In most instances I generally recommend that the parent email the other parent about the violation and demand that it not happen again. The other parent is likely to respond and indicate that the removal did take...

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What exactly does, The parents agree to co-parent the child without the interference of outside parties mean?

Involving step-parents in parenting is always a challenge. Day to day activities are controlled in your household by both you and your husband, but major decisions (ie medical and education decisions) should be handled between you and her Father without the involvement of your current husband.

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Ex-wife moved to another country with children what are my rights under AZ and NM state laws to enforce joint custody

It sounds as if you now live in Phoenix, but Arizona has no jurisdiction over your matter since the children have never lived here. Your only recourse is under New Mexico law, and I am unclear on what proceedings were held in New Mexico. If the court there ruled that Wife was allowed to relocate to Switzerland, than your time to appeal that ruling from 2004 has long expired. However, you can still seek recourse in New Mexico and ask for additional parenting time with your children, even if...

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Have a default hearing date and now my husband wants to respond. AZ Family Court.

He can appear with you at the default hearing and the judge can then hear from him and in most cases will proceed with the hearing as a consent decree. If he is objecting to any portion of your decree the court may just refer you back to your assigned judge.

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Can a grandparent take my child across state lines w/o me knowing and has no intention of coming back.or letting me talk w/ them

Your question doesnt tell us who has custody of this child, or what you parental rights are. If you have a court order for parenting time or custody you can file paperwork to enforce those orders. If on the other hand you have no court orders regarding the custody of your child you will need to file a new action and request orders as to what your parenting time should be.

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Can I file for child support without a attorney?

yes - you can go to www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov go to the self service center and download the forms to simplified motion for modification of child support. There are instuction packets as well as forms packets.

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What are the procedures for taking away father's right to custody and visitation in Arizona

First of all, you indicate that you have a court date, but you have not specified what the hearing is for. According to the facts you have provided, it appears that you may have filed a petition to relocate out of state and to take the children with you. If you have not filed such a motion, you will need to under Arizona law. If you choose to relocate after your lease and before your court date, it is not considered abandonment unless and until you have failed to maintain contact with your...

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How can I give my sister and her husband temporary custody of my 2 yr old daughter?

If the father is not mentally stable and has provided no support and has not seen the child you should consult with an attorney about terminating his parental rights.