Questions answered by Michael Graham Langford

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I need to know how should my wife can be legal guardian as an adoptive parent to my daughter?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 02, 2017

I would suggest consulting with a family law attorney or attorney who specializes in adoptions. There is not enough information here to properly...

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What is the penalty for withholding legal papers?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 02, 2017

There is not enough information here to properly address this situation. If the one asking the question is the minor child of the parents, they...

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Do I need an attorney to get a copy of death certificate

Michael's answer | Answered on February 02, 2017

You do not need to hire an attorney to get a copy of a death certificate. Contact the Arizona Office of Vital Records for information on how to...

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Filing foreign divorce in Arizona

Michael's answer | Answered on February 02, 2017

It is difficult to answer this question with the information provided. I suggest you make an appointment with a family law attorney for a...

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I recently divorced and we are trying to sell the house. If I can't afford to keep making the payments can I let it go or bankr

Michael's answer | Answered on February 02, 2017

Generally speaking, if a judge makes an order, then a party should follow it or he or she may face consequences including being found in contempt...

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How the heck do I find a pro bono divorce attorney (post decree) in Phoenix?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 02, 2017

If you qualify, a program like Modest Means might work for you to retain legal services at a discounted rate. See more information at...

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First is it OK to record my neighbor from out front my apartment on my window AC?

Michael's answer | Answered on February 02, 2017

This should be reported to the Department of Child Safety. Call them at 1-888-SOS-CHILD (1-888-767-2445).

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Do I get a copy of my husbands response to our divorce? If he doesn't contest what I filed after the 20 days what happens next?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 17, 2017

Once you file an application for default and mail him a copy, he will have an additional ten days to respond. If he responds within those 10 days,...

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How long should I expect to wait for another state to establish a child support order?

Michael's answer | Answered on January 17, 2017

Sometimes it can be faster to take matters into your own hands. If the governmental entities aren't responding fast enough, it might be time to...

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What the average time a judge takes to make a decision when she puts case under advisement?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 08, 2015

By rule a Judge has 60 days to make his or her ruling. As for average time, it really depends upon the Judge.

Michael Graham Langford's Answers (33)

I need to know how should my wife can be legal guardian as an adoptive parent to my daughter?

What is the penalty for withholding legal papers?

Do I need an attorney to get a copy of death certificate

Filing foreign divorce in Arizona

I recently divorced and we are trying to sell the house. If I can't afford to keep making the payments can I let it go or bankr

How the heck do I find a pro bono divorce attorney (post decree) in Phoenix?

First is it OK to record my neighbor from out front my apartment on my window AC?

Do I get a copy of my husbands response to our divorce? If he doesn't contest what I filed after the 20 days what happens next?

How long should I expect to wait for another state to establish a child support order?

What the average time a judge takes to make a decision when she puts case under advisement?