by Dustin Dudley | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog
From a procedural standpoint, here is what one needs to know: The Summons and Petition should have been served along with a number of other documents. The Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is the only document that requires a formal written response (unless the...
by Dustin Dudley | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog
Most divorces go forward with no Court orders in place (with the exception of the Preliminary Injunction) until the divorce is finalized. However, temporary orders are available if the parties cannot seem to reach agreements on how to handle matters while the divorce...
by Dustin Dudley | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog
One of the things that a divorcing wife can ask of the court is to change her last name back to her maiden name. This choice is completely up to the wife and the husband has no say in it either way. If she wants her maiden name restored, she should request this in the...
by Dustin Dudley | Feb 6, 2018 | Blog
In Arizona there is a sixty day waiting period (from the date of service of the petition) that must expire before a final order of divorce may be entered. A.R.S. § 25-329 . So it is simply not possible to complete a divorce case in less than 60 days. Beyond that,...
by Dustin Dudley | Feb 6, 2018 | Blog
Although under Arizona law there are no “defenses” to a divorce action, either party may have the matter referred to a division of the court known as the Court of Conciliation, which is designed to assist the parties in resolving their disputes. If you would like an...
