If I plan on getting married soon, is there a way I can define my pre-marriage savings/investments without a prenup?

Yes, if you maintain your assets in separate accounts, they will be considered sole and separate property. This can be a tricky proposition though,...

My ex says he lost his job. He has petitioned the court that I now pay him child support.

If you cannot retain an attorney you will need to answer the petition, conduct necessary discovery, and prepare for an evidentiary hearing if...

Do I have rights to our home ?

If you've made payments, you certainly have a strong argument for a community lien. Separately, improvements or appreciation to a separate asset...

Can I leave the country with my kids while going through divorce?

Once the divorce is filed, a preliminary injunction enjoins or prevents parents from leaving the state with the children. It sounds like Mother may...

California retains continuing and exclusive jurisdiction so long as mother resides there. You can specifically ask the California court to transfer...

Mother recently passed away,left inheritance. Is he intitiled to half?

No, your inheritance is presumptively sole and separate pursuant to Ariz. Rev. Stat. 25-213. However, you could effectively "transmute" or change...

How can I divorce Japanese wife?

If there are no children and you have no property to divide, you can file in Arizona and proceed by default when she inevitably does not appear...

How often can a child support modification be filed?

You can modify whenever changes to material circumstances would result in an adjustment to the ongoing obligation of at least 15%....

If my little sister put a restraining order on me is she allowed to call me and threaten me more

In Arizona, orders of protection are unilateral, meaning they don't restrain both parties. It's silly, really, but you would need to obtain a...

Does my being a law student mean my ex shouldn't have to pay me child support?

A parent is usually permitted to pursue educational opportunities likely to improve the children's standard of living. Unless you were previously...