Unfortunately the grounds for dissolution are that the marriage is irretrievably broken, with no prospect of reconciliation, and only one party...

I am a newly single mother who had to flee from an abusive situation with my infant child. The father has since served me

Mr. Sampair makes several important points. First, you do not provide a sufficient chronology of events, nor do you let us know whether or not...

If it is illegal to give your minor children alcohol in AZ in your own home, how is it proven?

One should not provide alcohol to their minor children, even in their own home. How you would prove that a parent did so would depend on the...

I would like to know what needs to be done to change custody if my 12 yr. old wants to live with me

I agree with both Mr. Hardy and Mr. Sampair. You should consult with experienced family law counsel, and where the present custody order was...

Can I ask the judge in court for the respondent/defendant to pay the court fees?

You should absolutely request that the respondent pay the fees and/or costs.

I agree with Mr. Sampair, you should at least consult with an experienced family law attorney. If you choose to file your proper request be sure...

I was divorced in NY 10 years ago and am the custodial parent. I now reside in AZ and my ex-husband lives in Florida.

I agree with Mr. Biddle, however, note that any agreements to terminate child support, or to modify custody, must be filed in the court where those...

Can I move out of state with my daughter if I were to remarry?

The relevant statute is ARS section 25-408. You should really speak with an experienced family law attorney to discuss this matter, as relocation...

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Can I change anything in my divorce once it is final?

After discovered, undisclosed asset in a family law matter are subject to division. I agree with Mr. Woodnick in that you should determine the...

If parenting time was modified 5 mo. ago while working w/ a mediator, can I go back to ask to modify again if there are issues?

Generally the court will not modify a parenting order sooner than one year from its entry, absent certain circumstances. Did the agreement five...