Establishing Paternity
- August 22nd, 2014
- John R. Gaertner
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In cases where parents never marry, paternity can be established voluntarily when the parents are certain of the father’s identity. In such cases, they may sign a legal form called a voluntary acknowledgement of paternity, or something similar, and then file…
False allegations of child abuse
- August 18th, 2014
- John R. Gaertner
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Often times in a bitter divorce in which custody of the children is contested, false allegations of child abuse are intentionally raised by one spouse in order to harm the subject of the allegation. If you find yourself the victim of…
Understanding Child Custody in AZ
- August 13th, 2014
- John R. Gaertner
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Child Custody cases in Arizona are decided in terms of what is deemed by the court to be in the best interests of the child. In order to make a determination, the court reviews evidence submitted by both parties, including testimony,…