If child lives in Calif and mother lives in AZ and custody isn't established can the mother keep her child in AZ

Generally, custody is determined by the state where the child lives. Whether or not the parties were married has a major impact on this scenario. ...

Legal decision making

Education is definitely a parenting decision subject to your parenting plan agreement. An attorney can help you file the correct type of motion, a...

Awarded 5 years of alimony, cannot survive financially with out this, can it be extended, one year left, without it its over..AZ

Although it might be difficult, you could seek an extension. It would be necessary to file before the 5 years expires. Also, if you can show a...

If my current child support is under 2011 calc would a modification be under the 2015 calc?

Yes! Your existing order will stay in place under the old guidelines until it is modified. You can seek a modification provided you haven't...

It depends on the exact terms of your parenting plan in the divorce decree. Since you were not consulted at all this appears to be a clear...

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.

You should hire an attorney to protect your rights and your daughter. You can file for divorce in AZ because you live here. It doesn't matter...

Do I need a lawyer

Having an attorney always beats the alternative. An attorney can expertly handle your matters without being clouded by personal emotional...

What are the rules of a no contact order?

While it's designed to protect the person who filed for it, you can show that person is making contact and that can be used to get the order...

Yes, that qualifies as a change in circumstance that can be modified.