Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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97-0245
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William Z. v. Arizona Dept. of Economic Security
Grandparents may intervene in dependency action despite parents being alive. |
Family Law |
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Oct. 8, 1998 | |
97CA1138
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Marriage of Zisch
Colorado court did not have subject matter jurisdiction of child support matter where initial order issued in Montana. |
Family Law |
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Sep. 21, 1998 | |
97-0420
|
Marriage of Gutierrez
Waste of community property funds by husband entitles wife to compensation for her half interest. |
Family Law |
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Sep. 18, 1998 | |
97CA1858
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Marriage of Chatten
Modification of custody appropriate where child integrated into home of noncustodial parent. |
Family Law |
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Sep. 17, 1998 | |
97-0386
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Elia v. Pifer
Plaintiff's opening statement doesn't open door for evidence of fraudulent misconduct. |
Family Law |
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Sep. 4, 1998 | |
97CA0459
|
Marriage of Weibel
Husband not entitled to a reduction in maintenance based only on wife's increased earnings. |
Family Law |
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Sep. 3, 1998 | |
97CA0606
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Marriage of Casias
Criminal acts of husband must be disregarded with relation to the distribution of pension funds. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 5, 1998 | |
97CA1556
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People v. M.A.S.
Child not a necessary party for determination of paternity under the Uniform Parentage Act. |
Family Law |
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Aug. 5, 1998 | |
97CA1482
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Marriage of McNamara
In deciding a motion to change custody, the standard to be applied is the "best interest" standard. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 22, 1998 | |
97CA1786
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In the Interest of R.L.Child
Parental rights terminated if continued custody is damaging to Indian child and shown beyond a reasonable doubt. |
Family Law |
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Jul. 8, 1998 | |
97-0340
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Marriage of Worcester
Motion to set aside judgment isn't appropriate when moving party perpetrated a fraud on the court. |
Family Law |
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May 28, 1998 | |
98-0110
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Taylor v. Jarrett (Taylor)
Non-resident spouse doesn't waive personal jurisdiction issue by requesting affirmative relief regarding child custody |
Family Law |
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May 28, 1998 | |
97-0576
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Little v. Little
Ex-spouse's pursuit of law degree is change of circumstances warranting modification of child support. |
Family Law |
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May 21, 1998 | |
96CA1827
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Marriage of Rabicoff
Mother could assign unpaid child support claim against father to stepfather that assumed responsibility for child. |
Family Law |
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May 19, 1998 | |
97CA1088
|
V.W., a Minor
Lack of counsel at termination hearing doesn't constitute error or require setting aside of default judgment. |
Family Law |
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May 19, 1998 | |
97CA1027
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Marriage of Monteil
Best interests of children is proper standard in determining child custody in dissolution action. |
Family Law |
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May 6, 1998 | |
97CA0233
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Marriage of Lockwood
Court can't create fictitious dissolution date for purpose of calculating wife's share of husband's military pension. |
Family Law |
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May 6, 1998 | |
96-0518
|
State of Arizona v. McEvoy
Parent's incarceration can rebut presumption that all parents can earn minimum wage for child support purposes. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 30, 1998 | |
97CA0712
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In re the marriage of Garst.
Final order consisting of bench comments is specific enough to support determination of custody. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 25, 1998 | |
97-0413
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Marriage of Murren
Judgments for child support arrearages are valid for 10 years after emancipation of last child involved. |
Family Law |
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Mar. 24, 1998 | |
96CA2228
|
In re the marriage of Huston
Opinion |
Family Law |
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Mar. 6, 1998 | |
96CA1965
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Marriage of Mallon
Wife barred by principles similar to res judicata from seeking to vacate previous judgment based on jurisdiction. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 11, 1998 | |
E017504
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Marriage of Moss
Father's unemployment and inability to pay child support defeat contempt order. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 10, 1998 | |
94-0259
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State of Arizona v. Zaman
Court lacks personal jurisdiction over defendant who is improperly served while on Indian land. |
Family Law |
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Feb. 2, 1998 |