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My son turned 12 yesterday. Can he now choose to live with me, instead of his stepmother & father, by simply saying that?
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Answered on November 07, 2011
In Arizona, there is not an age at which a minor child can choose the parent with whom to reside; however, a child's wishes are one factor among...
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Should i report this to CPS?
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Answered on September 19, 2011
I don't know your son's ages, but the nudity itself may not be as much of a concern as the fact that they were sleeping in the same bed when he was...
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My ex-wife would like to claim the 4 children she had years after we divorced to adjust child support. Any way around that?
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Answered on September 18, 2011
The statute provides that either party can include in the calculation natural/adopted children in his/her custody and/or natural/adopted children...
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How do I petition to court to get my dad full custody of me and my brother?
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Answered on September 12, 2011
Your dad is the one who would have to file the petition. He should speak with an attorney in the county where the case is filed to determine if he...
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My ex husband who i have joint custody of our son has left the state.
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Answered on September 08, 2011
"Leaving the state" is not considered abandoning your son, nor does it result in any automatic modification of your current orders. It is best if...
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I live in Arizona and am trying to find out if I am eligible for an annulment of my marriage
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Answered on August 31, 2011
To have the marriage annulled, you would have to show that the marriage was either void or voidable under Arizona law; otherwise, you will need to...
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How to change my kids last name again?
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Answered on August 26, 2011
I don't know what process you went through to change their names in the first place (this can be done in family court or in civil court), and I...
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Is there a form to petition for a uncontested stepparent adoption in Maricopa County, AZ?
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Answered on August 20, 2011
This link may provide you with some information to pursue an uncontested stepparent...
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What are the pro's and con's of step-parent adoption? Child's father is deceased.
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Answered on August 16, 2011
Generally speaking, if you adopt your stepson, you become his legal parent (as though he were your natural child). This means that your rights are...
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Do I need a Family Law Lawyer for a step parent adoption?
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Answered on August 10, 2011
Although the stepparent adoption process can be extremely straightforward, it is a separate process to legally terminate the rights of the...