A court in Arizona can only listen to a divorce if it has jurisdiction to do so. In the past, the court in the county where the couple resided had exclusive jurisdiction. No other Arizona court could rule on matters involved...
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Standard of Proof to Establish a Waiver of Past Child Support in Arizona
Thu 12th Jan, 2017
Arizona Child Support Laws
We want to talk to you about the standard of proof to establish a waiver of past child support in Arizona. A custodial parent can waive her claim to overdue child support. However, the waiver must be proved by clear and...
Modification of Settlement Agreement in Arizona | Hildebrand Law, PC
Wed 11th Jan, 2017
Arizona Divorce Laws
Couples divorcing in Arizona can draw up their property settlement agreements and parenting plans. The custodial parent may waive child support. The courts approve these plans, but they are not always obligated to...
Right of Guardian ad Litem to be Heard in a Special Action Appeal in Arizona
Tue 10th Jan, 2017
Arizona Child Custody Laws
When an attorney is appointed for a child in a parental rights case, the attorney represents the child’s interests before the family court. If the matter goes up on Special Action, should the child be joined as a real party...
Suitable Notice for Child Custody Hearing in AZ | Hildebrand Law, PC
Mon 9th Jan, 2017
Arizona Child Custody Laws
A parent is entitled to receive adequate notice before a hearing on modification of child custody. Failure to provide sufficient notice violates due process rights. What constitutes adequate notice? Is one day notice...
Notice of Child Support Hearing in Arizona | Hildebrand Law, PC
Thu 5th Jan, 2017
Arizona Child Support Laws
Due Process and Adequate Notice Requirement to Modify Child Support in Arizona As a parent in Arizona, it’s important to know that the Due Process clause of the constitution guarantees you the right to adequate notice...
Standard of Care to Report Child Abuse in Arizona | Hildebrand Law, PC
Wed 4th Jan, 2017
Child Abuse Laws
In Arizona, therapists, physicians, and other healthcare personnel are required to report child abuse. So, we want to address the standard of care to report child abuse in Arizona. The Arizona Court of Appeals considered this...