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If I were to take job back in AZ, could Dad get himself added to birth certificate? And thus claim 50% custody?

Jay's answer | Answered on December 10, 2015

The Father can establish his custody rights in any state that has jurisdiction over the child. Currently that's the state where you reside. If you...

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Child lives in CO and we need an order to enforce a current order in Arizona regarding international travel, will Arizona rule?

Jay's answer | Answered on December 10, 2015

If the Father still lives in Arizona, it retains jurisdiction until it expressly declines. Your son should contact a family lawyer in Arizona to...

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Clarification on dependency exemption

Jay's answer | Answered on December 10, 2015

Yes, you read that section correctly.

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How do I provide police reports non compliance of a parenting plan to petition to modify and petition to enforce after filed

Jay's answer | Answered on December 10, 2015

You'll deliver copies of all evidence to the opposing party and to the court in advance of an evidentiary hearing. The evidence will be "marked" or...

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Am I obligated to pay $150/month or would it have the opportunity to backfire?

Jay's answer | Answered on December 09, 2015

I've attached a link to the 2015 calculator. From the facts you provided, it's unlikely you'll owe much, if any child support. Generally you'll be...

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How do I challenge the report of a third party evaluator?

Jay's answer | Answered on December 09, 2015

Yes you can object to the report. I've attached a link that contains information about objections. Keep in mind that family court is pretty...

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Was fired after no write-ups and on

Jay's answer | Answered on December 09, 2015

Unless your termination constituted discrimination against a protected class (race, gender, disability) or some other independently actionable...

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I need someone to help me due to the above situation and mediately and someone that is totally honest.

Jay's answer | Answered on December 08, 2015

For you to be contractually responsible for the vehicle, there must be a written contract. If you did not sign *anything* the statute of frauds...

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How can I find an attorney in Phoenix interested in a legal malpractice case on a contingency?

Jay's answer | Answered on December 08, 2015

I'm very sorry to hear about your situation. Many legal malpractice attorneys do accept these cases on contingency. However, to prevail you must...

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In Arizona can a parent get (Legal Decision Making custody) if they have a history of Domestic Violence?

Jay's answer | Answered on December 08, 2015

A "significant" history of domestic violence creates a rebuttable presumption that it's contrary to the child's best interest that person share...

Jay J Hall's Answers (8523)

If I were to take job back in AZ, could Dad get himself added to birth certificate? And thus claim 50% custody?

Child lives in CO and we need an order to enforce a current order in Arizona regarding international travel, will Arizona rule?

Clarification on dependency exemption

How do I provide police reports non compliance of a parenting plan to petition to modify and petition to enforce after filed

Am I obligated to pay $150/month or would it have the opportunity to backfire?

How do I challenge the report of a third party evaluator?

Was fired after no write-ups and on

I need someone to help me due to the above situation and mediately and someone that is totally honest.

How can I find an attorney in Phoenix interested in a legal malpractice case on a contingency?

In Arizona can a parent get (Legal Decision Making custody) if they have a history of Domestic Violence?