If our credit cards are not joint and neither spouse is listed on the others, if I file legal separation would I be responsible?

You would need a stipulation from the other party to convert to legal separation. Debt incurred during the marriage, regardless of whose name in...

Where do I go to file for Abandonment of a child in AZ?

It’s not clear what you mean by abandonment. Abandonment is one basis to terminate parental rights, but I’m not sure that’s what you meant. If so,...

Our daughter is 16 and I’m remarried. Her mom is fighting our daughter staying with my wife when I’m out of town for work.

Unless your decree excludes a mandatory right of first refusal, yes, your daughter can stay with whomever you choose. You should be aware though...

What what is the most aggressive lawyer in Mesa she fights for a single father with full custody?

My colleague is right. Aggressiveness is mostly a marketing gimmick. Conflict escalation is never good for the client and it only inflates fees and...

No, but your share of any community property can be collected against. That means if you share a bank account or purchase a home, it might be...

How do i go about getting my arrears back to me, my ex owes 140,000 in child support?

You can ask the court to order higher monthly payment to contribute toward the arrears. You also can talk to DCSS to see if there’s any more...

Will child support go up or be based on my income and his income once we get married or just be based on is?

No it will not factor the spouse’s income.

Ex refuses Private Mediation to modify Parenting P/Decree. What Motion is filed to get Court's help in Maricopa County (Arizona)

You can file an official request for mediation and the court should issue an order to appear.

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Need to have my discovry packet complete family court what does that entail?

Your disclosure obligations can be found in Rule 49, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure. You also should consult all of the minute entries for...

How can I get a dismissed protection ordered removed from my record?

Unfortunately, it remains public record even though it was dismissed.