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In re A.M.D., a child
Entire amount of one-time inheritance should not be counted for purposes of calculating child support.
Family Law Apr. 11, 2002
State of Arizona v. Wright
Community property laws may not be used to shield assets from judgment creditor.
Family Law Apr. 9, 2002
In re Maribel T.
Father may not remove child from state without notifying mother, even though he has sole custody.
Family Law Apr. 4, 2002
Marriage of Bower
Support on behalf of ex-spouse who cohabits with person of opposite sex may be reduced.
Family Law Apr. 4, 2002
Welch-Doden v. The Honorable Roberts (Welch-Doden)
For purposes of child custody disputes, court adopts definition of "home state" provided in A.R.S. Section 25-1031(A)(1).
Family Law Mar. 29, 2002
Marriage of Woodworth
Sanctions are not mandatory when custodial parent fails to give notice to non-custodial parent of out-of-state move.
Family Law Mar. 28, 2002
In the Interest of J.R.T., a child
Father who was fired due to misconduct was not voluntarily unemployed or underemployed for child support purposes.
Family Law Mar. 28, 2002
In re Jayson T.
Order terminating parental rights for children who were returned by adoptive parents must be reconsidered.
Family Law Mar. 27, 2002
Marriage of Cordero
Spouse who informally agreed to pay child support rather than spousal support is relieved from paying portion of arrearage.
Family Law Mar. 26, 2002
Michael M. v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Security
Juvenile court abused its discretion in denying visitation to incarcerated father.
Family Law Mar. 22, 2002
Marriage of Burke
Husband may attempt to modify maintenance obligation where permanent orders are silent about modification.
Family Law Mar. 21, 2002
Marriage of Schenck
Noncustodial parent entitled to access to child's medical and school records.
Family Law Mar. 21, 2002
Minh T. v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Security
Requiring parents to participate in reunification services did not violate their Fifth Amendment rights.
Family Law Mar. 8, 2002
In re Brittany K.
Court commissioner is authorized to decide that mother's parental rights should be terminated.
Family Law Mar. 4, 2002
In re J.D.K. and T.W.K.
Mother's failure to terminate prohibited relationship and failure to contact daughter constituted abandonment under Children's Code.
Family Law Feb. 28, 2002
Marriage of Allen
Community is entitled to reimbursement when community funds are used to improve spouse's separate property.
Family Law Feb. 27, 2002
State, ex rel, Cornell v. Lane
Plaintiff's failure to complete paternity action does not waive right to back child support.
Family Law Feb. 26, 2002
Marriage of Rideout
Mother who failed to deliver daughter for visitation with father is liable for contempt.
Family Law Feb. 26, 2002
Marriage of Brewer and Federici
Trial court didn't abuse discretion in setting aside judgment and martial settlement agreement based on mistake.
Family Law Feb. 21, 2002
Harry N., a Minor
Juvenile court did not give proper consideration to Department of Children and Family Services' placement recommendation.
Family Law Feb. 21, 2002
Clifton V., a Minor
Juvenile court erred in refusing to hear live testimony at hearing on mother's Section 388 petition for modification where declaration testimony conflicted.
Family Law Feb. 21, 2002
In re the Marriage of Donovan
Consideration of removal of child should not have been made in context of intact family.
Family Law Feb. 20, 2002
Marriage of Gance
Husband's concealment of assets in divorce case did not support independent equitable action for fraud.
Family Law Feb. 20, 2002
Marriage of Thornton
Husband had no obligation to continue spousal support when ex-wife remarried.
Family Law Feb. 20, 2002
In re the Marriage of Orr
Exemplified copy of foreign decree necessary for subject matter jurisdiction.
Family Law Feb. 19, 2002
In re the Marriage of Gorman
Husband's remainder interest in trusts was marital property subject to division.
Family Law Feb. 19, 2002
Mark L., a Minor
Reunification services are reinstated after juvenile court improperly denied disclosures of limited information by child's therapist based on psychotherapist-patient privilege.
Family Law Feb. 14, 2002
County of Lake v. Palla
County was not required to establish paternity to obtain default judgments for child support.
Family Law Feb. 12, 2002
Adoption of Alexander M.
Potential adoptive parents may move to terminate parental rights despite protests of unwed biological father.
Family Law Feb. 12, 2002
Emmanuel R., a Minor
Court may order visitation between child and parent whose home is unsuitable for placement.
Family Law Feb. 12, 2002