Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona
i live in az,my stepdaughter lives with her mom,but we had her for three weeks cause her mom got kicked out of the apartment.my husband been trying to talk to her mom about enrolling her in school cause she been out already.she dont want to let us do that i dont know why. my husbands name is not on the birth certificate because she left it blank.she is 14 yrs old.her mom wants her back now,but she doesnt want to go back with her? what do we do?
2 Answers from Attorneys
If the mother and child reside in Arizona, then your husband could consider filing a paternity action and requesting that appropriate orders be made regarding custody and parenting time. If the mother and child reside in a different state, he would need to consult with an attorney there to determine what the laws of that state dictate in situations like this. Either way, I recommend she speak with an attorney to discuss his options and choose the best course of action.
Once you decide what YOU believe to be in the child's best interests, we can help you pursue it. We can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options for custody.
One of our attorneys can explain the issues and procedures better in person. As you can imagine, there is too much to cover via email. We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss your matter in detail.
Please call us directly to discuss the specifics of your matter, or contact my assistant Gina or my paralegal Jennifer to schedule your free 1/2 hour consultation.
/s/ Rich J. Peters
R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.
1422 North 2nd Street, Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
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