Was My Husband Legally Served If He Returned the Divorce Papers?
The Question: If you sent your spouse divorce paperwork via restricted mail, they signed for it but returned it unopened, does that count as being legally served? RJ Says: If…
Can I Reopen My Divorce Over Misrepresentation of Debts?
The Question: If your ex-spouse exaggerated debts during your divorce, leading to an unfair division of property and funds, can you reopen the case? RJ Says: Arizona rules allow for…
Does Arizona Recognize Common Law Marriages or Palimony?
The Question: If you lived with a partner for years in Arizona and depended on them financially, can you claim spousal maintenance or palimony after separating? Understanding Arizona’s stance on…
How Does Christmas Break Work in a Parenting Plan?
The Question: If your parenting plan splits Christmas break with one parent having the first half and the other having the second, but the school calendar defines the break differently…
Who’s Responsible for Transportation During Parenting Time in Arizona?
The Question Can my ex require that I provide all transportation for my weekends with my children? My court order does not specify who provides transportation on my weekends. My…
What if We Disagree on Interpreting Our Long-Distance Parenting Plan?
The Question If you and your ex have agreed on a long-distance parenting plan but can’t see eye-to-eye on its interpretation, what can you do? Learn the options Arizona law…
Do I Need to File for Modification if My Child’s Father Joins the Military?
The Question If your child’s father is joining the military and you’re wondering whether to file for a modification to your parenting time and child support arrangements now—or wait until…
How to Object to a Relocation That Has Already Occurred
The Question: How can you object to a relocation that has already taken place? My ex has relocated over 200 miles away, and now it’s a 6-7 hour drive every…
What to Do If an Annuity Was Left Out of Your Divorce Decree
The Question: What happens if you forgot to include an annuity in a Divorce Decree? RJ Says: If an annuity or any other asset was left out of your Divorce…
How to Respond to a Petition for Enforcement of Parenting Time
The Question: How do I respond to a Petition for Enforcement of Parenting Time? The father filed in retaliation for being found in contempt of court for not paying his…
Can I Still Protect My Retirement After a QDRO Has Been Ordered?
The Question: Do I still have any right to protect my retirement if the court has already ordered a QDRO? I’m not even retired yet and have been ordered to…
Can I Pick Up My Child From Daycare Without a Court Order?
The Question: We do not have a court order yet. Can I go and pick our child up from daycare? RJ Says: File immediately. It is critical to understand that…