Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

help father

Hello, My fathers wife divorced him unexpectally, and left him deserted, he's 77yrs old for 32 days he had to depend on neighbors to feed him, well he was served a summons and had to respond in a certain amount of days, he cannot see very well, he filled it out the best way he could and sent it off just to have it return with insuffient address, I came from CA to pick him up and take him out state to my home, well right now there is a default hearing scheduled for 3/26/03 in ariZona, we need to contest the alimony issue, I reliZe that they have been married for 10.5yrs and may be eligible for my father's social security, is there any way I can delay a motion for signing a decree? my father only gets 954.00 a month from s/s, he did't understand the procedures involved to fight this, I've left a message to the judge involved, but they cannot return long distant calls so I said, I'll be there for the default hearing, If I send the response and the filing fee's could I fight this??? help. thank you -


Asked on 3/19/03, 3:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Rich Peters R. J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

Re: help father

Based upon the facts as you've described them, I would expect that the Court would not let the default hearing go through SO LONG AS YOU FILE APPROPRIATE PLEADINGS IMMEDIATELY.

I can explain the procedures better by phone or in person. There is too much to cover via e'mail (and I am not the greatest typist). We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss the matter in more detail.

Please call me directly to discuss the specifics of your case, or contact my assistant Cathy to schedule a free 1/2 hour consultation. I look forward to talking with you.

/s/ Rich J. Peters, Attorney

JON C. DAKE & ASSOC., P.C.

1422 N. 2nd Street, Suite 100

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

602.254.7251

602.254-1229 (facsimile)

see our web page at www.familylawaz.com

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Answered on 3/19/03, 3:24 pm
E. Daniel Bors Jr. Attorney & Counselor At Law

Re: help father

Dear Inquirer:

Nothing herein shall create an attorney-client relationship, unless a written retainer agreement is executed by the attorney and client. This communication contains general information only. Nothing herein shall constitute an attorney-client communication nor legal advice. There likely are deadlines and time-limits associated with your case; you should contact an attorney of your choice for legal advice specific to your personal situation, at once.

If you haven't already done so, please visit my

web site at --

http://www.CaliforniaDivorceAttorney.com

The site contains quite a bit of general information about California Family Law, Tenants' Rights, and Juvenile Dependencies, as well as information about me (education, experience, et cetera) and my office (location, hours, fees, policies).

NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

Unless you are an attorney you cannot represent your father. The judge might not even let you speak. Contact a local attorney to -- at a minimum -- file a proper response/answer and/or ask the court for a continuance (postponement).

Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry with us on LawGuru, and good luck with your case.

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Answered on 3/19/03, 5:43 pm


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