I had so legal decision making of my son

I'm not completely clear on your situation. You had sole custody of your child and then let your ex take the child and move to Nevada? If you...

Restraining order Thursday will judge grant a continuance. ....and shouldn't my attorney object????

If by Respondent, you mean Defendant, then he can request a continuance and your lawyer can object to the continuance. Without knowing the reasons...

So I am about to start the divorce process. He currently stationed in another state. He wants me to abandon my kids to live him.

It sounds like with a long distance situation and alcohol abuse and mental health issues you have a good case for sole custody...if we can prove...

What kind of letter or document do you write to the courts regarding failure to pay child support

I agree with Judd...file a Petition for Contempt and a Petition to Modify Child Support Amount and serve him with both.

Who would get the kids when another parents is working?

Judges really don't like the first right of refusal that you are talking about but it sounds like your situation is a bit more specific than that. ...

What should I file if my ex has moved my child out of state without permission from the courts or myself.

I completely agree that you need to seek emergency orders to return the child to the State of Arizona and to enforce the current orders. It sounds...

Is there an easy way to divorce when the other party involved does not have contact?

It is a pain in the butt but if you think that the person is going to be impossible to find then I usually start the publication process early and,...

If parenting time is equal joint, with no financial exchsnge, and 1 parent moves away & child stays. Can I request support?

You should file a petition to modify parenting time and child support. The current orders are not being followed and are not feasible proactively...

I am separated, though not legally. He gives me a set amount monthly for living expenses and pays all bills. I have no income.

Sorry to hear about your situation. Sadly, there is nothing you can do to guarantee that he continues to support you short of filing for divorce...

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I am preparing to file for bankruptcy - chapter 7 in Arizona. Will I be able to keep my employment income.

I agree and sadly the chapter 7 trustees have been insisting on the non-exempt portion of earned but unpaid wages lately. Now that filings are...