These are two completely separate issues. If the biological father will consent to the adoption, then there would not be a separate action for...

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Can I file for divorce on my own (sans lawyer), have my spouse served, then me go out and find an attorney if it goes to trial?

You certainly have the option to represent yourself in filing/serving the initial documents, then hire an attorney at any point during the case if...

Does community property override quit deeds between family members during a divorce in AZ?

This question is more complicated than what can be answered in this type of forum. Although a deed may determine the ultimate ownership of the...

How do I make a choice

The division of marital property is based on an application of the statutes regarding community property. Since Arizona is a "no fault" state, her...

My ex wants my name off our house what hold do I have on him if I refuse?

I don't think this question can be answered without more information. Was the house awarded to one of you in the divorce? What does the language...

When calculating the division of an IRA in divorce do we use the balance date of separation or can we agree to a different date?

Generally speaking, the "community" ends on the date a Petition for Dissolution was served to the Respondent. The parties are able to choose a...

What are the necessary steps to registering a foreign termination of parental rights/adoption decree?

There is no need to record an out-of-state adoption order in Arizona. The court gives full faith and credit to orders that are validly issued by a...

I am Permanente Legal Guardian for a little boy for 11 years. Can I adopt him? Parents have not seen him sincebirth

From the limited information that you provided, it may be possible for you to move toward adoption. In order to do so, the biological parents'...

Can I remarry my x in AZ?

Yes, you can remarry your ex. For legal purposes, it's a completely separate marriage (e.g. it doesn't undo the division of property or other...

Is it possible to get my marriage annuled if I've been legally married for 8 years but we have been separated for 7 years?

Generally speaking, an annulment is only available if there was some kind of legal flaw at the time the marriage was entered into. The duration of...