Is this kid napping? What should I do?

I would first want to know how close you are to obtaining final orders. 9 months is too long for "default" proceedings. If you can get your...

Arizona is a "no fault" state. You do NOT have to prove marital misconduct to seek a dissolution in Arizona. You simply need to allege that your...

My friend is married in Vietnam, she has been here for 4 years , does the US now have jurisdiction over her now?

If she has lived in Arizona for more than 90- days, she can file for Divorce in Arizona. If HUSBAND does not also live here, she can STILL get the...

What are my Options for Child Support and Severance?

That is a lot to cover and I will not be able to answer every question via AVVO. If he CHOSE to terminate his rights, you can have him sign a...

How do i obtain an attorney for free in AZ pertaining to family law

Please consider the following potential resources. I hope this helps. * Arizona has a "self service center" that helps pro per's prepare...

My twelve and fourteen year old children refuse to go on their court-mandated out of state visit with their biological father.

If you are not willing to force them to get on the plane, you need to file an EMERGENCY PETITION, in order to insure that you are not accused of...

Can i file for visitation/custody in the superior court even though I have an ongoing DCS case?

You can FILE the Petition in Family Court, so it is there and pending, but the Family Court cannot proceed on the Petition UNTIL DCS has dismissed...

How could I get full custody of my daughter??

Has a Petition for Dissolution been filed? Or a petition for Legal Separation? Once either is filed and served, he is NOT PERMITTED to take her...

Can child support be modified based on the income of my fiancee who may live with me in the future.

A spouse's income is NEVER considered when calculating child support. A "roommate" (fiancé) paying rent, or otherwise contributing to your...

This goes along with my last question.

Unfortunately, the fact that she even obtained an OP will always be a matter of public record. BUT, so will her voluntary dismissal. I would...