The court order remains fully enforceable until it’s formally modified. The historical practice and private agreement would be relevant if...

It means the other party sought temporary orders (probably for parenting time/legal decision-making) without giving you notice and there was a...

Unfortunately, it's pretty unlikely that you have any cause of action against the opposing attorney. If you believe they did something...

You should consult privately with an attorney to discuss the allegations in the petition and the prospects of successful defense if you request a...

The answer isn’t quite so straightforward. For the 401(k), the court is tasked with determining the value of the community property. It usually...

It isn’t likely and I’d probably argue that it’s outside of the modification judge’s discretion. Once an enforcement order becomes final, it...

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Technically, it can be either. But in my experience, courts nearly always use the parenting plan. The rationale is that if they didn’t, then the...

Typically, home state is defined as where the child has lived for the past six months. In the situation you describe, it sounds like Arizona would...

My colleague is probably right, but I’d add that when you get divorced you remain liable to the creditors for any community debt assigned to your...

Whether your divorce is “contested” is up to the parties. If you and your spouse can agree on everything, you can file a summary petition or...