Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Re: Request for a private interview with a judge.

In California judges do not have private interviews to discuss child support. Assuming that you already have a court filing number you would file a Order to Show Cause for an icrease in child support. The Order to show cause would them be served on the other party.

In California support is set by the use of a computer program.

Re: Request for a private interview with a judge.

In Arizona, judges cannot speak with one party (called an "ex parte communication") except in certain emergency (life or death) situations. Child support does not fall into this category.

In order to have a judge consider custody or support issues, one party must file the appropriate petition with the court, serve notice of the hearing upon the other party, and give that party an opportunity to respond/appear.

If your question involves the courts in Arizona and if I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. (480) 732-9200.

/s/ Monica H. Donaldson

Re: Request for a private interview with a judge.

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

THe U.S. Constitution requires the other party to

be given NOTICE and the OPPORTUNITY to be heard.

Therefore, judges do not meet privately with just

one party, unless the other party is given proper

notice but fails to appear.

If you simply want to know your rights and options,

see an experienced family law attorney. His or her

opinions probably are broader and therefore more

useful than any single judge. Many offer a free

first consultation.

Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry with

us on LawGuru, and good luck with your case.