If the answers seem contradictory, it’s because there’s a lot of room for argument. Generally I’d say that income for purposes of child support...

What exactly is the question? Arizona law requires both parents to consent to a passport. If you do so and wish to use it later within the...

This is a pretty common scam. But, to answer your question, you're never going to go to jail for not paying a fee.

It sounds like you’re taking the proper steps. There isn’t any legally sure proof way to withhold parenting time. The court expects you to modify...

You should contact the county attorney’s office. It’s my understanding that they offer free uncontested adoptions....

If this matter went to trial, I don’t think she’d succeed. But she’s free to negotiate like this, just as you’re free to decline. You have the...

It can still take some time, especially if it will require a default hearing. I’d guess between 30 and 45 days on the low end, maybe 90 days if it...

When the period to act (in this case file a response) under the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure is less than 11 days, it excludes weekends and...

You can certainly consult with an attorney but there are three potential complications. The first is that the father lives out of state. Be sure to...

Unfortunately not. Married parents have coequal rights but there isn’t any enforcement mechanism available. If you can’t reconcile, you’ll need to...