First, go to the police. It IS necessary. You should have a record of his threats. It will help you in family court tremendously and it will...

In mediation, you can reach a full agreement, a partial agreement, or no agreement. If mediation is unsuccessful, your only other option is to...

How long do department of child protect cases last?

It varies. If it was obviously false, it is usually just a few weeks.

How do I make sure my current custody agreement will stay the same despite my ex filing a petition to modify?

You must present all of your evidence to the just and attend every hearing. Hiring a lawyer will be the best thing you can do. In order for the...

Can my ex change the custody visitation agreement because he has moved out of state?

The other state does not have jurisdiction over your son. The state that entered the custody order has exclusive continuing jurisdiction. Even if...

I don't think he will face criminal charges, but you can file an annulment action and get an annulment because your marriage was void from the start.

Quiet tile and post divorce decree?

The most recent court order controls. It is not possible to give a better answer without a LOT more details.

I am afraid my ex with take the kids and not return them to me since I don't have a job. What legal steps should I take?

Children born out of wedlock in Arizona are in the sole care and custody of the mother. Until the father establishes paternity (a name on a birth...

Need guidance on modifying custody/child support when parent is relocating & does not wish to take child....?

The court will sign an order modifying parenting time if you both stipulate to modify it. If he will not stipulate regarding child support, you...

In Arizona, Can Debt Allocated and to be paid by Ex-Husband, in this case Property Mortgage, be deducted from Spousal Support?

No. If the order says that the husband must pay x amount of dollars each month in spousal maintenance, then the husband must pay x amount of...