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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Sister State’s Right to Modify AZ Support Ruling | Hildebrand Law, PC
Thu 2nd Mar, 2017
Arizona Child Support Laws
Under URESA, a person living in Arizona can ask the court in another state to enforce an Arizona support order. Does sister-states have the right to modify an Arizona support ruling? In Ibach v. Ibach, 600 P.2d 1370 (Ariz....
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...
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...
Child Support in a Bank Account and Creditors in AZ | Hildebrand Law
Mon 12th Sep, 2016
Arizona Child Support Laws
Arizona exempts 75% of a debtor’s disposable earnings in bankruptcy. This means the debtor can keep 75% of his or her earnings, calculated after-tax withholding. Does this include wages that have already been deposited...
Non-Parent Suit for Reimbursement of Support in AZ | Hildebrand Law
Mon 12th Sep, 2016
Arizona Child Support Laws
Arizona law requires every parent to financially support their children. If someone else supports a nonpaying parent’s child, the law implies a promise from the parent for reimbursement. Can someone who provided support for...
Effect of Denial of Visitation on Child Support Payments in Arizona
Fri 9th Sep, 2016
Arizona Child Support Laws
Some people ask about the effect of denial of visitation on child support payments in Arizona. Under Arizona law, every parent owes a duty to support their children financially. This is true even if the parent with custody...