Questions answered by Kareen O'Brien

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How do you file a criminal misdemeanor against an individual in Arizona?

Kareen's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

Law enforcement agencies present potential cases for filing consideration to the prosecuting agency. You cannot directly file a misdemeanor...

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What do I do if the other parent tested positive in a drug test, but says they are getting negative results the next day?

Kareen's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

Your question can not be definitively answered without more facts supplied, but since your child's health, safety and welfare is at risk from...

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As an unwed mother in Arizona do I have sole legal custody of my 13 y.o. daughter?

Kareen's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

The Feds require consent unless you have proof of sole legal custody. You need to file a petition to establish paternity and custody, and serve the...

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What can I do to be included in my husband's hearing with his ex-wife(re: my stepson) in order to defend myself & shed light?

Kareen's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

As Mr. Petersen stated, you can be a witness at the hearing if your husband calls you as a witness. Your husband should "disclose" that he intends...

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Can I get in trouble if I pick up my boys?

Kareen's answer | Answered on January 15, 2015

If you are married and neither parent has filed for divorce or separation, then the court has no jurisdiction at this time and you may peacefully...

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Can you withdraw from only one part of a plea?

Kareen's answer | Answered on January 12, 2015

You should discuss this case with an experienced criminal defense attorney because each case is unique. However, as a general proposition, the...

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Hi I was paying child support in California and recently moved to Arizona. My payments were recently returned to me because I

Kareen's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

It's too risky to pay her directly, as it could be seen as a gift and not support, depending upon the language of the controlling consent...

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Once a judge has made his decision in a custody case is it true you can not dispute it for a year?

Kareen's answer | Answered on October 03, 2014

Arizona Revised Statute section 25-411 states "a person shall not make a motion to modify a legal decision-making or parenting time decree earlier...

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I was drinking and I was reported for being drunk police talked to me two days later can I be held for dui

Kareen's answer | Answered on September 26, 2014

Have charges been filed? Does not seem so based in your post.

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I responded back as required when served with my divorce paperwork.

Kareen's answer | Answered on August 27, 2014

Yes. You need to go to court, you need to comply with the court's orders and family law rules. Read the paperwork you received from beginning to...

Kareen O'Brien's Answers (44)

How do you file a criminal misdemeanor against an individual in Arizona?

What do I do if the other parent tested positive in a drug test, but says they are getting negative results the next day?

As an unwed mother in Arizona do I have sole legal custody of my 13 y.o. daughter?

What can I do to be included in my husband's hearing with his ex-wife(re: my stepson) in order to defend myself & shed light?

Can I get in trouble if I pick up my boys?

Can you withdraw from only one part of a plea?

Hi I was paying child support in California and recently moved to Arizona. My payments were recently returned to me because I

Once a judge has made his decision in a custody case is it true you can not dispute it for a year?

I was drinking and I was reported for being drunk police talked to me two days later can I be held for dui

I responded back as required when served with my divorce paperwork.