I have an IWO that was just forwarded to me via a .pdf file in email from my employer. I was never served. How can I challenge?

If its an Arizona case, send me your case number and IO can look it up and give you a little more information about how to deal with it. If it's...

What can I do to be included in my husband's hearing with his ex-wife(re: my stepson) in order to defend myself & shed light?

You are of course permitted to be a witness at the hearing. However, you are not (at this time) a "party" to the case. If your Husband is not...

Remaining in the marital property after divorce

I have addressed this exact situation before by asking the Court to appoint a "Real Estate Commissioner". Then, the REC establishes a value, and...

What documents do I need to file in order to get my ex to pay for the credit card bills he was ordered to pay?

You could and should file a Petition to Enforce. One potential remedy for his non-payment of child support is incarceration. You may also be able...

In AZ if a father signs over his rights does he still have to pay child support?

Yes, unless you also agree to waive child support on an ongoing basis. In my practice, I sometimes draft two separate agreements. In one, he...

My ex husband and I currently have joint custody of our children. If he moves out of state, will I be granted sole custody?

Whether he lives in state or not does not in and of itself mean you will be awarded Sole Legal Decision Making authority. Pursuant to Arizona law,...

Please send me your case number. I can look it up and let you know a little more. I also need to know more information to advise you about...

What Motion or Petition do I need to file?

You are freely permitted to switch attorneys to one that will be more attentive to your needs. If you do, that attorney would file a "Notice of...

How long ago was the hearing? Were these same complaints already addressed at that hearing? I believe I would call the pleading a "Motion for...

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In arizona If a child is taken away from there parents can a family member take custody of the kids?

If she knows DCS (formerly CPS) is involved, she should call the assigned caseworker ASAP and make sure they now that she would like to care for...