What Happens If My Teen Refuses Parenting Time After Years of No Contact?August 13, 2025Rich PetersAsk RJ, Child Custody and VisitationParenting Time, TeenThe Question: My 16-year-old daughter hasn’t seen her father in more than four years. Now he’s trying to enforce his…Read More
What Documents Are Required If the Mother Consents to an Adoption in Arizona?August 5, 2025Rich PetersAdoption, Ask RJThe Question: My child’s mother wants no contact with our unborn baby. What papers do I need to get her…Read More
What’s the Easiest Way to Finalize a Divorce When We Agree on Everything?July 21, 2025Rich PetersAsk RJ, DivorceEasy DivorceThe Question: What is the easiest way to obtain a divorce if my spouse and I agree on all issues?…Read More
Can My Ex Control What Our Children Wear During Exchanges?July 9, 2025Stuart PrestonAsk RJChild Exchange in DivorceThe Question: My ex demands that the children only wear the clothing he purchased when they are returned to him,…Read More
How Do I Prove My Self-Employed Husband’s Income for Spousal Support in Arizona?June 26, 2025Stuart PrestonSpousal SupportdivorceThe Question: My husband is self-employed and earns far more than I do, but he won’t share any financial information.…Read More
Are SNAP Benefits Counted as Income for Child Support in Arizona?June 16, 2025Rich PetersChild SupportArizona, SNAP BenefitsThe Question: Are SNAP benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as “food stamps”) considered income when calculating child support…Read More
Do I Have to Tell the Other Parent About Changes That Could Lower Child Support?May 28, 2025Rich PetersAsk RJ, Child SupportChild Support ChangesThe Question: Am I required to report changes to the other parent that might lead to a decrease in child…Read More
Can I Keep My Child Without a Custody Order If I’m Concerned About My Ex’s Living Situation?May 14, 2025Rich PetersAsk RJ, Child Custody and VisitationLiving ConditionsThe Question: Do I have to return my son, or can I keep him due to concerns about my ex’s…Read More
Can I Decide to Homeschool If We Share Legal Decision-Making?May 5, 2025Stuart PrestonAsk RJ, Child Custody and VisitationCo-Parenting, HomeschoolingThe Question: I have physical custody of our child from Monday through Friday. The father has custody every other weekend.…Read More
Can I Enforce a Kentucky Child Support Order in Arizona?April 15, 2025Rich PetersAsk RJ, Child SupportKentucky, Out of State Child SupportThe Question: Can I enforce a Kentucky Child Support Order in Arizona? We divorced in 2004. He didn’t pay child…Read More
Can I Change My Baby’s Last Name Without the Father’s Consent in Arizona?April 7, 2025Rich PetersAsk RJ, Child Custody and VisitationArizona Law, Baby Name ChangeThe Question: Can I change my baby’s name in Arizona without the father’s consent? We hyphenated his last name, and…Read More
Can I Get Emancipated at 17 in Arizona If I’m Pregnant and Living in an Unsafe Home?March 31, 2025Stuart PrestonAsk RJConsent to Emancipation, emancipationThe Question: What are my chances of getting emancipated? I’m 17, pregnant, and was adopted by an abusive grandmother. I…Read More