No response has to be filed, but the petition must be served on your husband and he must file a response fee with the court before a Consent Decree...

How long does it take to get a divorce I'm in az?

The only way to get divorced in just following the 60 day waiting period is to reach and agreement on all issues and you and your spouse sign and...

In a community property state after marriage can you claim property as your own?

Even if the mortgages, taxes, etc on the residence is being paid from an account in your sole name, if the funds come from your income earned...

Going through a divorce that is becoming messy and had to put a protective order on soon to be Ex. He is petioning it.

You have to be ready to testify about what you testified to when getting the order of protection. He must have committed an act of domestic...

Conflict of interest if divorcee works for judge where divorce takes place her lawyer works there too

If your spouse works for the judge who is presiding over your divorce from that spouse, then there is a conflict and the judge should recuse...

How do I file for abandonment?

Based on the information provided, you can file a petition to sever his parental rights in the juvenile court. This will not relieve him of paying...

What are the chances of my ex modifying or stopping my alimony?

The Court will consider if there is a substantial and continuing change of circumstances to decide whether spousal maintenance should be modified...

I am filling custody of my daughter. Do I need to establish paternity? I am on her birth certificate.

In order to be provided any legal rights, the Court will need to enter an Order of Paternity, declaring that you are the biological father of the...

Do have to pay the Respondent's attorney fees?

No, not necessarily. Attorney's fees are routinely asked for, however. The Court will look at the financial means of the parties and whether or...

Can I have the judge add that my husband is not the father of my daughter on my divorce decree?

Yes, you can and should. Your husband is presumed to be the child's father unless orders state otherwise. Good luck.