Rule 10, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, allows the Court to appoint a best interests attorney, a child’s attorney, or a court appointed advisor in a case where there is (a) abuse or neglect allegation; (b) significant conflict between parents; (c) history of substance abuse or family violence; (d) there are serious concerns about the ...
Order amending Rule 13, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure (pre-decree temporary orders), on an expedited basis effective September 13, 2013. This matter is open for public comment. Comments due October 25, 2013. September 13, 2013 R-13-0007: Order amending Form 10, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure (time period for objections to certain ...
5 I. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Rule 1. Scope of Rules These rules govern the procedure in the Superior Court of Arizona in all family law cases, including paternity, and all other matters, arising out of Title 25, Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) and, where ordered by the presiding judge of a county or the presiding judge’s designee, Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment and all ...
Lastly, Rule 10.1 of the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure provides that a court may appoint a qualified individual as a court appointed advisor (CAA) in a family court proceeding. Unlike a BIA or a Child’s attorney, A CAA does not have to be licensed to practice law. A CAA acts as an investigator for the court and may be an attorney ...
HELPFUL RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT THE DOWNTOWN SUPERIOR COURT LAW LIBRARY “Arizona Rules of Family Procedure.” Arizona Rules of Court: Thomson Reuters, KFA 2929 .A193. Also available online. Armstrong, Mark, McAuliffe, Daniel, et al., Arizona Practice: Arizona Family Law Rules Handbook (Volume 13). Thomson Reuters, KFA 2494 .A73.
When does a child have a "voice" in an Arizona child custody proceeding? How can the child's wishes be heard? Can a child have a lawyer of her own? These are questions I am asked every week by moms and dads involved in child custody disputes. Rule 10 of the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure
This post is the second of three about Rule 10, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure. Rule 10 deals with the use of a best interests attorney, attorney for a child, and a court-appointed advisor (CAA) in family court proceedings. How each role participates in courtroom proceedings and litigation is described in Rule 10E:
The court may appoint an attorney to represent a child in a family law case under A.R.S. § 25-321 for any reason the court deems appropriate. (c) Qualifications. The court may appoint a child's attorney or best interests attorney only if the attorney is qualified through training or experience in the type of proceeding in which the appointment ...
The compilation West's Arizona Family Law and Rules is designed for use in the office or courtroom, and brings together text of the constitutional provisions, Arizona Revised Statutes, and rules of court governing family law and procedure in the state. The text also contains: Rules of Procedure for Enforcement of Tribal Court Involuntary Commitment Orders
Task Force on the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, Petitioner 1501 W. Washington St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 [email protected] (602) 452-3387 Motion to Permit Additional Time for Filing a Rule Petition, with a Request for Expedited Consideration FILED November 30, 2017. ...
The 10/10 rule is used to determine the manner in which former military spouses receive their portion of military retirement payments after a divorce. ... Arizona law prohibits divorce courts from taking the following actions: ... Call the Family Law Team at (480) 467-4348 to discuss your case today. Arizona Family Law +-Family Law Services.
that relaxes the Arizona Rules of Evidence is inapplicable to family law cases filed prior to Januar y 1, 2006 absent stipulation to its applicability. The second exception A Reference Guide to the New Family Court Rules applies to pending cases in which disclo-sure was previously made pursuant to Rule 26.1, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure ...
Rules 51 through 65 of the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure regard the procedures for obtaining information, documents and other evidence from the other party and/or other sources. These regard requests for discovery that go beyond Rule 49. In general, such discovery must be potentially relevant to the issues and proportional to the needs ...
When someone is appointed by the court in a custody case pursuant to Rule 10, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, Rule 10 provides three different categories for appointment: best interests attorney; child’s attorney; or court-appointed advisor. The Comment to Rule 10 gives further guidance for guidelines for these positions.
3 I. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Rule 1. Scope of Rules These rules govern the procedure in the Superior Court of Arizona in all family law cases, including paternity, and all other matters, arising out of Title 25, Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) and, where ordered by the presiding judge of a county or the presiding judge’s designee, Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment and all ...
Evidence and Interpretation of Rules 10 and 12 Arizona Family Law Procedure. Affirmed order that C ourt-Appointed Advisor (“CAA”) is not bound by Rule 12 and even if recordation was required, Father did not show any prejudice from the admission. The Court appoi nted a CAA pursuant to Rule 10, which does not require a CAA to record contact
Arizona sets specific rules regarding marriage, property division, parental responsibilities, and support obligations. Each of these areas plays a crucial role in legal outcomes for families. Marriage Requirements. Arizona law, under Title 25 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, establishes criteria for marriage. Both parties must be at least 18 ...
In Part I. General Administration: Rule 2 (“applicability of the Arizona Rules of Evidence”) incorporates by reference the Evidence Rule 403 standard. It also eliminates former Rule 2(B)(3)(b), which provides for automatic admissibility of court-required reports and forms, but it relaxes the foundation requirements for such documents; and moves the provision on the applicability of the ...
