Sole Decision-Making and Child Support for Our Client in High-Conflict Dissolution of Marriage Case
- Client: M v. O
- Case Type: Dissolution of Marriage
- Ruling: Default Decree of Dissolution designating Client as Sole Decision-Maker and Primary Parent for the Child, OP’s Parenting Time Supervised.
- Court: Maricopa County Superior Court
We understand that leaving a turbulent and abusive marriage is not just an emotional decision but also an urgent legal process requiring strong advocacy. Our client sought legal representation to obtain a Dissolution of Marriage, secure child custody protections, and establish child support to ensure financial stability.
Through strategic legal action, CHM Law successfully obtained a Default Decree of Dissolution, granting our client sole decision-making authority over the child and ensuring that the Opposing Party’s parenting time was strictly supervised due to safety concerns. Additionally, the Court awarded child support in our client’s favor, providing financial security for the child’s future.
Legal Strategy: Filing for Divorce and Securing an Order of Protection
Given the history of abuse and instability, our first priority was ensuring our client’s safety and legal protections throughout the divorce process. We assisted our client in preparing and filing an Order of Protection against the Opposing Party, providing legal safeguards against further harm.
In cases of domestic violence, Arizona courts take protective orders seriously, particularly when child custody is involved. After filing the Order of Protection, our legal team prepared our client to defend it at the contested hearing, ensuring the restraining order remained in place.
Default Divorce Decree: Sole Decision-Making and Supervised Parenting Time
After successfully securing the Order of Protection, we proceeded with the Dissolution of Marriage case, ensuring that our client was positioned for a favorable outcome. Due to the Opposing Party’s failure to respond, CHM Law obtained a Default Divorce Decree, which granted our client:
- Sole legal decision-making authority, ensuring that only our client could make major decisions regarding the child’s education, healthcare, and welfare.
- Supervised parenting time for the Opposing Party, preventing any unsupervised contact due to the risks of harm.
- Court-ordered child support, securing financial assistance for the child’s needs.
A Default Divorce Decree is a powerful legal tool when one party refuses to participate in the divorce proceedings. CHM Law successfully obtained a divorce decree that fully protected our client’s rights by ensuring proper service of documents and following the necessary legal steps.
Why This Case Matters for Divorce and Custody Disputes in Arizona
This case emphasizes the importance of legal representation in high-conflict divorces, particularly when domestic violence, child custody, and financial support are involved. Without proper legal guidance, many individuals struggle to secure sole decision-making authority or establish child support obligations.
At CHM Law, our experienced Arizona divorce attorneys assist clients with:
- Filing for Dissolution of Marriage and securing a divorce decree
- Obtaining and defending Orders of Protection
- Sole decision-making authority and supervised parenting time orders
- Child support enforcement and financial protections
If you are pursuing a divorce in Arizona and need legal representation to protect your rights, your child’s well-being, and your financial stability, contact the legal team at CHM Law today. Our family law attorneys are here to guide you through the divorce process and fight for the outcome you deserve.