What to do after being served with divorce papers

If you are served with divorce papers in an Arizona divorce action, you will have 20 days to file a response if you are served within the state and...

Expedited Petition to Modify Custody/Parenting Plan

Wow. It sounds like his ex waited an awfully long time to shoot herself in the foot. Without seeing what the actual allegations are, it's hard to...

When to file the motion for Temporary Spousal Maintenance

When I file dissolution papers for a client, I typically will file the Motion for Temporary Orders at the same time just to get things started with...

Is arizona a fault or no fault state when it comes to divorce

Daniel earlier answer is correct. Well over 90% of marriages are non-covenant marriages here in AZ. I'd say over 99% probably. In order to...

Procedure in AZ to get loaned money from person that left town

Hi there, There are forms available from the Maricopa County Justice Courts website for you to sue him civilly. If the amount is under $2500,...

What is a settlement conference

In civil cases, the judge will order the parties involved to meet and confer prior to setting a trial date to see if the issues can be narrowed or...

Hi there. I am a divorce attorney in Gilbert, Arizona. While your choice of profession may cause some eyebrows to raise, judges will probably...

Is a divorce considered final when you serve your spouse

Hi there. I am a divorce attorney in Gilbert and service only starts the process. Once your spouse is served, your spouse has 20 days (if served...

Court ordered parenting time

Sounds like you need to file a Motion to Enforce Parenting Time. Just lay out everything that is going out for the judge and that should rectify...

Actually, for well over 95% of the people here in Arizona, a contested divorce merely means that they may be disputing the terms of the proposed...