Can I Waive Child Support Arrears at an Establishment Hearing?February 25, 2026Rich PetersAsk RJ, Blog, Child SupportEstablishment HearingThe Question: As the primary parent, can I agree to waive child support arrears during an establishment hearing? The father…Read More
What Can I Do If My Ex Refuses to Pay Me My Share of the Home Sale?February 16, 2026Rich PetersAsk RJ, Blog, PropertyThe Question: My ex sold our home and refused to give me my half. Our divorce decree awarded me 50…Read More
When Is the Deadline to File a Notice of Appeal After a Rule 83 Motion Is Denied?January 19, 2026Stuart PrestonAsk RJ, Blog, DivorceArizona, Notice of Appeal, Rule 84 Motion, Rule 85 MotionThe Question: I received a judgment in December last year. I filed a Rule 83 Motion to Alter or Amend,…Read More
Fathers Guide to Child Custody in Arizona: Rights, Challenges, and StrategiesJanuary 7, 2026Rich PetersBlog, Child Custody and VisitationFather's RightsFathers often come into our office unsure where they stand in custody disputes. Many assume the court favors mothers, but…Read More
Does Arizona Recognize Common Law Marriage or Palimony?December 15, 2025Stuart PrestonAsk RJ, Spousal SupportCommon Law Marriage, PalimonyThe Question: I lived with a man for 10 years. He didn’t want me to work and took care of…Read More
What Are The Biggest Mistakes People Make During Divorce?December 1, 2025Stuart PrestonBlog, DivorceDivorce Litigation, Divorce MistakesMost people don’t realize how fast a divorce moves once it’s filed in Arizona. In Maricopa County—what feels like the…Read More
Can I Put a Lien on My Spouse’s House for Unpaid Spousal Maintenance?November 20, 2025Rich PetersAsk RJ, Spousal SupportSpousal MaintenanceThe Question: My husband and I were going through a nasty divorce. We both missed our court date and the…Read More
Can I File for Divorce and Still Use Mediation to Divide Property?November 3, 2025Stuart PrestonAsk RJ, DivorceDivorce Mediation, LitigationThe Question: Is it possible to petition for a divorce in Arizona and then work with a mediator to divide…Read More
Is Safe Harbor Therapy Typical in a Custody Dispute?October 27, 2025Rich PetersAsk RJ, Child Custody and VisitationSafe Harbor AgreementThe Question: Is Safe Harbor Agreement therapy typical in a disputed custody matter? It seems a bit suspicious. RJ Says:…Read More
Do I Have to Share My Inheritance in an Arizona Divorce?October 13, 2025Rich PetersAsk RJ, Divorce, UncategorizedInheritanceThe Question: Can she get half? I’m currently filing for divorce. I received an inheritance before filing. Will I have…Read More
Can I File to Modify Custody Without Knowing the Father’s Address?September 24, 2025Stuart PrestonAsk RJ, Child Custody and VisitationModificationThe Question: How do I file for joint custody if I don’t have a valid address for the father? My…Read More
What Happens If One Parent Refuses to Cooperate with the Court-Appointed Advisor?September 12, 2025Stuart PrestonAsk RJCourt-Appointed Advisor, custody, Parent CooperationThe Question: What happens if one parent refuses to work with the Court-Appointed Advisor (CAA) during a custody battle? The…Read More