Is a notorized parental agreement legally binding without a judge signature?

Validity and enforceability are different concepts. A private agreement may not be legally enforceable but you may be able to ask the court to...

If my wife files for a divorce or legal separation can I say no, or contest it, citing that we try counseling 1st?

You can ask for the divorce or legal separation to be referred to conciliation services and you’ll both be ordered to attend one appointment. After...

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My ex owes me back Child Support. If he is not paid in full by the end of the year can I claim my child on my taxes?

The relevant inquiry is whether he’s missed any support payments in this calendar year. If he’s paid all of the support for 2018, he’s technically...

Once a grandparent has rights can they be taken away just because the parents at some point dont get along with the grandparent?

No, a parent can’t frivolously revoke your legal rights, but the rights may be modifiable in family court if there’s enough evidence the current...

Taxes and divorce

These questions should be answered in your decree. If you don’t yet have a final decree and are relying on a temporary child support order or an...

Mpving out of state while having Joint legal decision making and 50/50 custody.

Typically, yes, if he moves out of state first you can move unless your order specifically prohibits it.

If my husband and I split up can I take my 13 year old son out of state with me back to my hometown?

If divorce is filed, you will not be able to take the child out of state without your spouse’s consent.

Is it illegal to file for a divorce without children when you have children?

No, you cannot knowingly mislead the court. If you have minor children, you need to be honest about it. But I think maybe you misunderstand the...

If you have joint custody but the Mother has final decision making, can she change schools with out discussing with Father?

Technically, no, final say requires good faith consultation. But practically speaking there’s little remedy for this because ultimately it is...

In AZ what is the likely judgment on this case below?

The child’s age and preference may not be sufficient to satisfy the legal prerequisite to modify parenting time or child support, especially...