My step daughter had her rights severed 6 months ago in Phoenix, AZ. She is now in Sacramento, CA very well on her way to

You did not indicate whether the child is being adopted by you or someone else.

Is there a way to get temporary custody of my child while separated so the father can't have her unsupervised?

We no longer recognize the term custody in Arizona. It refers to legal decision making. You probably mean parenting time. You can enter into a...

My wife and I have decided to work it out.

You do not need to do anything, but you may wish to do so. If you do nothing, after a period of time the case will likely be dismissed for lack of...

Typically there is a right to appeal, and if the mother qualifies she could be appointed counsel. But there is a window for appeals and it's...

I am in my friends trust. I am to get his car and my house free and clear. The trustee said its going to a probate court. Why?

It would be a good idea to consult with a trust/probate attorney to find out if this could be done via affidavit, or to monitor the situation on...

I agree with my colleagues. Since Arizona is a no-fault [no revenge] state this would likely be irrelevant, except perhaps if you wanted to argue...

There are attorneys who focus on defending folks involved in CPS issues.

Alimony and child support

There are no spousal maintenance guidelines in Arizona. Child support depends upon a host of factors including earnings, how much time each party...

If I was with a man who had a child with another woman & he wanted to sign away his parental rights would he still have to pay?

A parent is still responsible to support his or her child, whether or not he or she is exercising any parenting time. What would terminate the...

Need advice

A.R.S. 25-312. Dissolution of marriage; findings necessary says: The court shall enter a decree of dissolution of marriage if it finds each of the...