It likely means that the case has been inactive for too long or that no proof of service has been filed. It can be avoided by taking the...

How does being served by a Sheriff work in Maricopa County Arizona?

He may or may not return, it depends if the opposing party pays for another attempt. But you probably should make arrangements to accept service so...

How does child support payments work when the father is not working?

You have a lot of questions and that’s normal. But it probably exceeds the scope of assistance you’ll find here. Child support payment history...

Who has custody when it’s never been established and we have both filed and served each other ?

Neither of you. Custody refers to legal rights that have not yet been established. You need to consult with an attorney to determine which state...

You don’t need his consent. If your husband still lives in Arizona, you can file for divorce here and ask that the filing fee be waived or...

His absence doesn’t preclude enforcement but the historical practice may constitute at least an equitable defense. We can’t guess whether he’ll...

Prosses server left custody papers at my parents addr; not for me, but for my wife. We no longerlive in AZ, what could happen?

The purpose of service is to give notice of a lawsuit. Obviously you know about it, so you probably want to avoid a situation where the petitioner...

What type of attorney would I need to help with online harassment, slander, libel, defamation, etc?

Slander and libel are both types of defamation. To be actionable, the statements must be published to a third party and must be calculably...

How to get the judge to split the tax refund filed jointly in 2016 post-decree? What A.R.S family rule can I use?

Unfortunately, attorneys can’t give specific procedural advice to non-clients. The best I can do is direct you to the “Judgments and Decrees”...

Can I reduce my child support monthly balance? Can I file court order for joint custody ?

We’d need more information to help you. Is there an existing court order? If not, yes you could file to establish. If there is, you’d need to prove...