You can settle the arrears, but the Mother will have to agree. Typically it is not in the best interests of the child to agree to a settlement,...

I have an OOP against my husband for myself and my 5 kids. He has requested a hearing but under reasons his attorney left blank.

The law states that a hearing on an Order of Protection must be granted within 10 days of requesting it. The reason for the hearing is to contest...

Can I write a report to the courts about a supervised visitation?

My experience is that simply writing a letter to the Judge has no effect, and it is questionable whether the judge will actually read it. As the...

I need a child support and custody agreement asap i want dad to only have everyother weekend and my child to be full time with

Receiving a court order for child support and legal decision making is a process that can take months or years. It sounds as though your matter is...

Can my mom file to take custody of my kids because we are self employed and spend a lot of time at our store with our kids?

The factors considered in legal decision making are stated in ARS 25-403, which I have linked to at the bottom. There are no factors in that...

System is failing my kids! i have fought for this country, who is fighting for my kids safety,current Protective order overlook?

I would need more details in your case to offer any advice. Please feel free to contact me at my office regarding this matter for a free phone...

How do I protect my children from being taken by their mother who has left me and them but has not filed for a divorce?

I agree with the other attorney that a Divorce or Legal Separation must be filed for in your matter. Also, if you have more substantial proof that...

What happens if a petition to modify custody is filed and no copy is sent to the other parent?

Under the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, a Petition to Modify must be served on you by specified means. If you were not personally served...

My childrens father has not been in their lives going on 4months. can i petition abandoment.

ARS 8-531 states that "Abandonment" means the failure of a parent to provide reasonable support and to maintain regular contact with the child,...

Are there any legal precautions I can take to protect myself and my child from my drug-using ex such as a restraining order, etc

I am sorry to hear about your situation. In Arizona, you could file for an Order of Protection against the man. I am unsure of the name of the...