No, the proximity won’t be the determinative factor. But unless there is a fitness or logistical concern, Arizona law favors equal parenting time....

How can I get what's owed to me in the divorce decree?

You’ll need to enforce the decree. Maybe start by making a written demand for it by a reasonable deadline and if he doesn’t pay you, file a...

What paperwork needs to be filed to reinstate parental rights?

Unfortunately, we can’t provide specific procedural instructions on this website. But severance is permanent, you generally cannot just petition to...

What is the divorce process like?

Your questions probably exceed the scope of assistance we can provide here and warrant a free consultation with an attorney. The cost depends...

What can I do my wife has taken our daughter from me and has filed a protection order on me what can I do as the father ?

You can contest the order of protection but even if it’s quashed it won’t provide any access to your child. For that, you’ll unfortunately need to...

Pending Motion to Amend Petition

I understand your anxiety, but as previous answers explained, it is very unlikely a decree will be entered without an evidentiary hearing....

What are the custody laws regarding communication between parent (with legal custody) and a minor child during visitation?

Unfortunately, there aren’t any laws that provide a parent any right to communicate with the child during the other parent’s parenting time. But...

It's about a business my ex husband and I owned together

Sure it’s legal, but more information would be needed to determine if you maintain an interest in the business.

How do I prove parental alienation?

I’m really sorry to hear this. Unfortunately, in these situations it’s the parent’s responsibility to go to family court because, as you were told,...

Does the father get rights if I give the baby his last name even if he's not on the birth certificate?

Neither the last name nor the birth certificate confer any legal rights or affect the father’s ability to establish legal decision-making and...