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If i claim dependants that arent blood related on my taxes can i use them as dependants in a child custody hearing

Rich's answer | Answered on March 11, 2014

Only biological or adopted children are considered when calculating child support in Arizona. A qualified and experienced family law attorney...

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How do I remove the father's name off of my child's birth certificate?

Rich's answer | Answered on March 11, 2014

One option you can consider is to seek to terminate his parental rights. Arizona defines abandonment as six months of no contact and no support. ...

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What legal steps do I need to take to move with my 15 month old son in state, but 160 miles from my current residence?

Rich's answer | Answered on March 11, 2014

Given the circumstances you have described, YOU NEED to seek an Order of Protection. However, such is just a piece of paper, and will not...

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Can't find the form to submit a Petition to Prevent an ex (joint custody of 1 minor child) from relocating within state (AZ).

Rich's answer | Answered on March 11, 2014

I would call your form a "Petition for Order to Show Cause re: Objection to Relocation", and would accompany it with an Order to Appear and an...

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I have had my son since he was three weeks old, and now that he is 1 year and 8 months his mother wants to share custody.

Rich's answer | Answered on March 11, 2014

If you do not believe that it is in the child's best interests for her to share physical custody or legal decision making, you do have the right to...

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