The court orders child support when parents are divorced to ensure that the child’s needs, such as food, clothing, housing, and medical care, are met. If a parent in Arizona is ordered to pay child support and does not, it may be necessary to request enforcement of...
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Changing an unfavorable order for child support
Many residents of Arizona who go through a divorce regard the final order as the end of the entire process. This attitude is incorrect, because law gives all divorced persons an opportunity to ask the court to modify an order for child support or custody. The Arizona...
Why might a child support order be changed?
Regardless of how their relationship went awry, Arizona parents will want to the best for their children. Part of that is having a child support order. There are fundamental factors that are considered when the order is made such as the child’s needs, the parents’...
Creating a child support agreement outside of court
Going to Arizona family court to settle child support issues is often time-consuming and expensive. However, a judge will still need to approve the out-of-court settlement, so it's essential for parents to create a successful child support arrangement that covers all...
Seeking a child support modification in Arizona
Family law judges in Arizona weigh various factors when they determine how much noncustodial parents should pay each month to support their children. They consider the gross incomes of both parents, the custody arrangements in place and the child’s educational and...
How to modify a child support order in Arizona
Child support orders are enforced in Arizona to ensure that children of divorced or separated parents get the necessary resources that they need to survive and become who they want to be. However, circumstances may change, forcing the paying parent to want a...
What determines if you receive spousal maintenance in Arizona?
When your Arizona marriage ends and your spouse was the primary breadwinner in your relationship, you may wonder if you are going to be able to live the same lifestyle you do now once your split becomes official. If there is no realistic way for you to maintain the...
Losing your passport over back child support
If you worry about falling behind on child support, or currently owe unpaid child support, it is vital to understand the many ways in which this could affect you. Aside from financial penalties, damage to your reputation, anxiety, the loss of your license and even...
How to get back child support
If you get sole custody of your children in Arizona, your judge might order your former spouse to pay child support. Your former spouse has to pay child support even if he or she loses his or her job or moves to another state. If your ex does not pay, the money...
Is child support deducted from unemployment benefits?
You might have lost your job in Arizona, but you still have to pay for child support. Fortunately, if you qualify for unemployment, you can continue collecting income while you look for a new job. But if you're paying child or spousal support, will that amount come...