What are my rights

Assuming your relationship did formally constitute a common law marriage, you can get a divorce. You don’t necessarily have any “rights,” however,...

If i had inappropriate conversations over the phone but no actual sexual act happened and she was almost 18?

You really shouldn’t talk about this online in case there are any criminal implications. You should consult with a local family lawyer regarding...

Can you use the form that was filed as evidence in a trial if the person lied?

Sure, but a party’s credibility has limited evidentiary value by itself. By this I mean even if you can prove she lied about that, it probably...

Yes, it’s probably common practice to decline packages addressed to non-residents. You may be able to contact Fed Ex to retrieve it before it’s...

Can my ex husband claim my children as dependents if he has not seen kids for over a year. He pays child support.

If this year’s exemptions are allocated to him and he’s current for the calendar year’s child support, yes he can claim the children. It isn’t...

Filing for abandonment in AZ?

Limited communication can be a factor, but financial support is relevant to the abandonment analysis. From what you provided, it doesn’t sound...

How am I supposed to be notified of a wage garnishment?

You should talk to a debtor rights attorney or even a bankruptcy attorney, depending on the severity of the situation.

On Aug 21st I took my sons father to court. He has not complied. What is my next step?

We can't do much other than encourage you to consult directly with a family lawyer. Child custody cases are extremely fact-sensitive and the...

After asking the court to enforce a current order, do I have to pay the insane amount of her lawyer fees?

There’s no indication here whether the family court abused its discretion or otherwise erred. The timeline is also unclear and it, more...

Is a paternity test necessary to file for divorce in the state of Arizona if the child is not the husband's?

Her husband will be presumed to be the father under A.R.S. 25-814. It’s a rebuttable presumption, but you’ll need the husband’s written consent to...