Changing a childes name

I am only licensed to practice in Arizona, so this response is purely informational, based on my knowledge of Arizona law. With both parents'...

Legal custody,name change

Although a child's name can be changed without an adoption, it is likely that consent would be needed from the biological mother, possibly the...

My mother's first born (by a separate father) is my HALF brother. If MY father adopts him, does he become my FULL brother?

Yes, if you share a biological mother, and if your biological father adopts your half-brother, then legally he would be considered your full brother.

What can I do to make sure my girls are safe?

Although you've given extremely limited background, it sounds as though it might be appropriate to ask the court to modify the current orders, at...

How much time do I have to reepond if I am named a respondant in az superior court??

Your question did not indicate what type of action you were served with or whether you were located in Arizona when you were served, so please...

How do i find out the contents of documents filed in superior court of arizona naming me as the respondent??

Documents filed in Superior Court are public record, unless the court has sealed the case (which is unusual). Depending on which courthouse the...

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How or what do i need for legal custody of my one year old child

The process for requesting orders for custody, parenting time, child support, etc. involves filing a Petition with the court, setting forth what...

Adoption of stpdaughter in AZ

If the child's biological father is deceased, the adoption can proceed without the need of formally terminating his rights. The court will need to...

Other medical POA issues

You didn't indicate whether Arizona is the state where the document was prepared or whether it is the state where the Principal now resides. It is...

I was divorced in Arizona as of Nov, 2008. My ex-husband is now threatening to amend the decree for alimony. Can he do this?

From your question, it is not clear whether he is threatening to ask you to pay him spousal maintenance even after the divorce is final or whether...