My son was kicked and scratched and otherwise bruised by his mother. What actions can I take to protect him?

It is unclear whether the other three children are yours or not. If they are not, you really can't do anything for them unfortunately. Since CPS...

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What approach would you take to ensure that M is awarded sole legal decision making and that this is settled out of court?

Beware any attorney that guarantees anything. That being said, it sounds like you have a pretty decent case for sole legal decision making...

Does the state of AZ see "child abandonment" or home abandonment after ONE year of a spouse moving from their own primary home?

Abandonment is an issue that is almost exclusively reserved for termination of parental rights. If the other parent, or you, leaves the house but...

How to change an order regarding property designated to a minor as part of our decree?

If the father wants to sue you to modify the prior court's order regarding the heirloom, he can file suit in civil court but the judge will not...

What court documents do I need to file to win my court case?

I agree with the other attorney and strongly suggest that you find a way to get legal representation. In order to terminate parental rights there...

Rule 52 of Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure govern the issuance of subpoenas. Typically, banks are served by certified mail to one of the...

In a divorce in AZ do we each keep the money in our personal checking accounts and split whats in the joint accounts?

Stasy is correct. You divide everything 50/50 unless you agree otherwise. If the money in the account was a gift or inheritance or you had it...

Got a restraining order on my ex for me and my husband and child (child in common with ex)

Whoops. Sounds like the judge made a mistake leaving the child on the order. In any event, Stasy is correct...the order you have is the court's...

What steps should i take?

Ryan is correct. If she doesn't contest the terms that you have in the decree and has not filed a response, you can apply for default. It takes a...

What are my rights to decline visitation as a custodial parent with sole custody, if I fear for the well being of the children.

The current court orders control all. If the orders state that your ex is granted visitation today and he shows up for visitation, you should hand...