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My spousal support states that it is not modifiable at any time. Is that true?

3 weeks ago

The Question: My spousal support states that it is not modifiable at any time. Is that true? RJ Says: This term was entered by agreement, correct? A contested spousal maintenance…

Serving divorce papers to a spouse in Mexico

1 month ago

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The Question: I am having the same issue service – my spouse – as she resides in Mexico. I have filed as of January and my time for service is…

Can a Mexican citizen’s mother file for child support in Arizona?

2 months ago

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Can a Mexican citizen’s mother file for child support in Arizona from Mexico without having full custody granted in Arizona? Can the mother file and collect child support while living…

Fugitive/Criminal Minister: Is The Marriage Still Legal?

2 months ago

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The Question: If the ordained minister that performed your marriage ceremony was a fugitive using an alias, is the marriage still legal? Our minister was a convicted killer who fled…

How To Get Child Support Omitted Or Decreased

3 months ago

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The Question: Any thoughts on how to get child support omitted or decreased? RJ Says: Child Support in Arizona is based upon a formula. The factors considered include (1) the…

Can I Give My House To My Child?

3 months ago

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The Question: Can I give my house that I bought to my son so I do not end up having to share it with my soon-to-be ex? I bought the…

Can My Ex Change My Child’s School Without Me Knowing?

4 months ago

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The Question: If we have joint legal custody of my daughter, can the other parent change her schools without me knowing? My daughter’s father and I have joint legal custody/joint…

How do I modify child support after my child graduates?

4 months ago

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The Question: Where has my money gone to? Have I not been paying my arrears? I have been getting garnished for my two kids through the state of AZ. However,…

Is My Ex A Mentally Unfit Parent Due To Hallucinations And Schizophrenia?

4 months ago

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The Question: My ex has discussed online having hallucinations and schizophrenia. Can she get custody? Her hallucinations involve the forces of good and evil battling. She has previously thought he…

Court Ordered Paternity Test - Complaint in Paternity

Can I get a court-ordered paternity DNA test?

5 months ago

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The Question: A woman is claim that her son is mine but is refusing a DNA test. How can I get a court order to get it done? A You…

My ex is relocating our children without a reason. Is that legal?

6 months ago

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The Question: My ex-wife sent notice to relocate our children out of state. It was only one page and no reason for the move was given. Is this legal? RJ…

Domestic Violence: For my protection, I did not respond to his divorce filing. What can I do to be divorced now?

6 months ago

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The Question: My ex filed for divorce, but I did not respond, hoping he would proceed by default. He never did. What can I do to be divorced? There was…