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…
Understanding Legal Testing Requests in Divorce: Can My Ex Demand a Hair Follicle Test?
The Question: My ex-wife asked for a urinalysis already. I provided it the day she asked. Now she is demanding a hair follicle exam. Is this reasonable? RJ Says: A…
Ending Child Support in Arizona: How to Navigate Termination as Your Child Turns 18
The Question: How do I obtain a statement stating that I no longer need to pay Child Support once my children turn 18? RJ Says: To address your concern regarding…
Addressing Contempt and Incorrect Spousal Support Payments
The Question: I’m facing a frustrating situation where my ex-spouse was held in contempt by the court for not paying spousal support. Although he showed proof of payment to the…
Can I Relocate Out-of-State with My One-Year-Old Child?
The Question: Can I Relocate Out-of-State with My One-Year-Old Child? RJ Says: Understanding the Complexities of Relocation in Arizona Family Law Relocating with a child is a nuanced issue in…
Understanding Your Legal Options: Navigating Child Custody Issues Across State Lines
The Question: My children are with their father in Texas. He’s keeping them from me, and I can’t reach him. What should I do? RJ Says: Your situation is complex,…
My Ex Is Restricting My Time With My Children
The Question: The father of my children refuses to allow them to leave with me during my parenting time, even though we have a 50/50 split custody arrangement. He threatens…
Parental rights termination on ground of abandonment and criminal charges?
Here is a Question I recently answered on AVVO: The Question: Parental rights termination on ground of abandonment and criminal charges? I’m looking into pursuing parental rights termination of my…
How do I get my remarried ex husband’s alimony payments to stop?
The Question: My ex-husband has remarried as of December 17, 2022. How do I go about getting the alimony payments to stop. Rich Says: So long as your Court Orders…
Does Going To Prison Affect My Alimony (Spousal Support)?
The Question: As a women going to prison am I still entitled to 50/50 if divorced? Meaning I still get half of everything. How about Spousal alimony? RJ Says: Under…
Does a grandparent have rights to visitation?
The Question: Does a grandparent have rights to visitation? RJ Says: YES, grandparents do have rights in Arizona. First, the Court may grant reasonable visitation rights on a finding that…
Can school release a child to the father?
The Question: Can school release a child to the father if he has no custody nor unsupervised visitation rights through court order? School says they can release child, age 8,…