The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act is similar to the UCCJEA that we discussed last week. This act was also drafted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in order to create uniformity between states in enforcement and modification of child support orders. Specifically the act limits the jurisdiction that can properly
Category: Family Court
When Can I Change an Existing Parenting Time Order?
Arizona law imposes limits that only allow changes to a parenting plan if it has been more than one year since the Court entered the previous order (except in emergency cases where the child is at risk of harm). The State of Arizona understands that it is not realistic to expect a parenting time order
I WAS SERVED WITH A PROTECTIVE ORDER. WHAT DO I DO NOW?
Protective orders are useful tools for people who legitimately need protection from another person; however, protective orders are frequently misused in an attempt to gain an advantage in a family law case. Thus, a person can be caught off-guard by a protective order that was obtained with false allegations. The good news is, if you
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OBTAINING AN ORDER OF PROTECTION OR INJUNCTION AGAINST HARASSMENT
Most people have no idea what to do when the need for a protective order arises. Fortunately, obtaining the order is relatively easy. You start by filing a Petition for an Order of Protection or Petition for Injunction Against Harassment. You can obtain the form Petition at any courthouse. Before you file, it is important to
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Finding a Good Lawyer
People don’t always know where to go when looking for a good lawyer. The first place they often look is on the internet. They type in key words such as “Lawyers in Phoenix” and then just hope for the best. That’s not a bad option, but consumers can do a little more to make sure
