Steve Nash “No Child Support Ruling” Overturned by Appellate Court
Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) July 23, 2013 -- Today, The Arizona Court of Appeals overturned the no child support ruling and ruled the gag order unconstitutional in the highly publicized case of former Suns player Steve Nash and his ex-wife Alejandra Amarilla Nash. Now that the gag order has been lifted both parties are open to discuss information pertaining to their divorce they were previously barred from discussing.
When the couple divorced in 2011, the trial court ruled that Nash did not have to pay child support to Amarilla Nash for their three young children. Today, that ruling was found to be erroneous. The appellate court held, “child support should permit the children of such a marriage to continue to enjoy the reasonable benefits they had while their parents were married.”
The Nash ruling reflects a change within Arizona family law, a change Amarilla Nash sees as a positive sign for her family and the state. “The decision is satisfying because it appears to require that in making child support orders, the courts in Arizona should attempt to minimize economic disruption in the lives of the children of divorcing parents,” said Amarilla Nash. “This has been a long and difficult process and I’m relieved that this phase of it has been resolved.”
“I am extremely pleased that we now have a published opinion in Arizona confirming that children, despite the divorce of their parents, have the right to be supported in both homes consistent with the financial advantages achieved by their parents,” said Angela Hallier, managing partner, Hallier & Lawrence PLC, attorney for Amarilla Nash. “This ruling is consistent with the principles underlying the Arizona child support guidelines, and with many other states that have addressed this issue. I am proud of Alejandra for pursuing this just decision for her children and children in Arizona.”
With regard to the gag order, Hallier and Amarilla Nash are able to finally discuss the rulings and clear up any misconceptions. They were previously not permitted to do so under what the appeals court has now found to be an unconstitutional gag order entered by the trial court.
The case will now go back to Superior Court for trial unless a settlement between the two parties is reached.
Diane Smith, Martz Agency, (480) 998-3154, [email protected]
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