Category COA Opinions

Ali v. Ali

A zero-dollar child support order must still be registered under UIFSA before Arizona can modify it

An acknowledgement of paternity beats negative DNA results if there is no competing claim for paternity

The court must conduct a fairness hearing on a Rule 69 agreement unless it can determine from the record that the agreement is fair

There is no presumption for equal parenting time; instead, the court should apply a holistic analysis in determining the child's best interests

Rule 83 only applies to final Rule 78 judgments, not post-decree rulings, and doesn't extend the time to appeal

A structured settlement agreement for one spouse's personal injury claim may be a valid and enforceable postnuptial agreement

The exchange of "signed" emails between attorneys may constitute a binding agreement in family court

Duress is the act or threat of wrongful conduct that leaves the victim with no reasonable alternative

If a parent is incarcerated, the child can still maintain a normal home through guardianship or other means if the parent stays in contact