I agree with attorney Sheffield's response, and I will add that you are not required to be a "friend" to the other parent in order to co-parent...

Survivor benefits and child support and SSDI

The benefits received by your 14 year old does not count as your income for the purposes of calculating child support. You do need to inform DES of...

I need to know how to get child support for my daughter. Her dad has been out of the picture since 2006.

I've attached a link to the court's forms to establish child support. There is a filing fee (as of May 19, 2014) of $268.

Joint medical decision making and medical exams performed secretly??

I recommend going in person to the physician's office, and bring a copy of your court orders regarding legal decision making. Provide them your...

I have a question regarding CP and Right of Survivorship with ex-wife I was not legally married to and selling our house.

Since you state that she is your ex-wife, I'm presuming that you have a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage. You should read what the Decree states,...

I have joint custody now I want sole custody and my Ex to have supervised visitation when he gets out of prison in 2 1/2 yrs?

Because the father is incarcerated, you may file a petition to modify legal decision making and to suspend his parenting time. He would then need...

I filed motion to obtain tax credit as order by family court, AZ. Can I amend the motion after it has been served?

If the other party has filed a response to your initial motion, you can just mail the amended motion to them. If they have not filed a response or...

What steps do i need to take to force my ex to communicate with me by email/text?

It sounds like you need to file a motion to modify your current orders to add email communications, and request that there be a parenting...

What motion can I file for my daughters mother witholding medication and medical treatment info from me?

First, you should read your parenting plan/orders to see if there is a requirement for you to request and attend mediation before you file...

Signing over legal guardianship.

The father cannot assign the mother's rights to legal decision making and parenting time to another person. The court can award custody to a...