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1997 her former in-laws did not provide any other financial
assistance to her or the children. During 1997, petitioner’s
former father-in-law worked for the State of Arizona Department
of Highways, and petitioner’s former mother-in-law was studying
to become a teacher.
Despite the above, petitioner stipulated that during 1997
and 1998, she and her children lived in a 3-bedroom home located
at 1217 W. Manhattan, Tempe, Arizona (Manhattan residence), owned
by her brother, Esau Ramirez III (brother). Petitioner’s
parents, Esau G. and Adelina B. Ramirez (parents), her brother,
and her younger sister also resided at the Manhattan residence.
While petitioner lived at the Manhattan residence, she paid a
monthly rent, including utilities, ranging from $110 to $120. In
1998, petitioner paid the cable bill, approximately $47.56 per
month, for 7 months.
During the years in issue, petitioner paid for the
children’s clothing, school supplies, and some food. While at
the Montebello residence, petitioner’s former in-laws paid for a
majority of the food and groceries. The record does not
establish the amount of utilities, mortgage payment, or other
expenses necessary to maintain the Montebello residence. While
at the Manhattan residence, petitioner’s parents and her brother
paid for a majority of the food and groceries. Petitioner’s
brother further testified, and petitioner did not dispute at
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