Arizona statutes do not provide for sibling visitation. Moreover, when your mother's rights were severed, your ties to that family were probably...

Who pays filing fees?

Generally, both parties pay a filing fee. The petitioner paid a filing fee when he or she filed the petition to modify parenting time or child...

What happens after you give temporary legal guadianship of your 1 year old to your parents and 2 years go by?

I am assuming you signed a form consenting to the guardianship, and that it was not a Permanent Guardianship through the juvenile court. If i am...

Can I file for modification in AZ? Custody and original support order in VA, live in GA, non-cust lives in AZ?

Where to file an enforcement action, or a modification action, depends upon a variety of factors, including where the child now resides, how old...

How can I "agree" with ex's request for hearing over $40 more a month and avoid court hearing?

When two parties agree on a settlement, they can submit a Stipulation to the Court which reflects their agreement. The form of the stipulation...

Can I regain custody at a later date?

Depending upon the circumstances of your particular situation, you may consider either filing a motion to reconsider (although these are usually...

If my ex-wife takes our daughter across state lines without me knowing it, is it considered kidnapping?

Generally, the rules concerning the parenting of a child are governed by the divorce decree, paternity order, or parenting plan. If there is no...

My children's father works out of state, but wants his wife to take the kids during his "parenting time", what are my rights?

Generally speaking, your parenting plan provides the rules for you and your ex-husband to follow regarding parenting time. These rules and...

How do i get guardianships of a minor child

In order to become the guardian of a minor you will need to file a Petition for Guardianship in Juvenile Court. You will need the consent of both...

Can my soon to be ex relocate out of state with our child before we are divorced?

When a petition for dissolution is filed the Arizona courts issue a Preliminary Injunction that prohibits either parent from removing a child from...