Injured in the North Valley? Let us help you! The last thing you want to do when you’ve been seriously injured is drive downtown and struggle to find parking, only to enter a building and consult with a law firm where you’re treated like a dollar sign. You can avoid the hassle of downtown by…
General Guidelines for Determining Child Support Arizona courts follow the Arizona Child Support Guidelines (the “Guidelines”). The information below, from the Guidelines, only addresses a few of the issues that can arise when determining a parent’s child support obligation. The Guidelines estimate the total amount of child support that a child’s parents would have spent…
When you reach a point in your life that you are ageing, you may need to qualify for Medicaid Long-Term Care Benefits for nursing home care. Arizona’s Medicaid system is called the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, or “AHCCCS” (often pronounced “access.”) The Arizona Long Term Care System is called “ALTCS” (often pronounced All-Techs.”) To…
Depending on the severity of a traffic violation, it can be wise to consult with an attorney regarding the violation so that you can have a better understanding of your case and your violation and representation in court. Violations range from local to federal level statutes and minor infractions in terms of these violations can…
So, you’ve hired an attorney. You’ve met with him or her one or more times, discussed the merits of your legal issue as well as how best to proceed with your case. The next step will likely involve the attorney asking you to sign a “retainer” or “fee agreement.” Typically these agreements outline the lawyer’s…
When going through difficult and trying times such as considering a possible Divorce, many questions and concerns come to mind. One of the most common questions our potential clients ask is, “Do I need an attorney?” Arizona law allows for applicants in civil cases to represent themselves. However, a divorce is often very stressful and…
As you may know, a short sale or foreclosure can negatively impact your credit score and delay your ability to obtain financing for a new home loan. Arizona is an anti-deficiency state, though, meaning that a lender generally can’t sue you for a deficiency on your loan after a short sale or foreclosure. Furthermore, the Arizona Supreme Court…
In most circumstances, a person convicted of a DUI in Arizona cannot drive a motor vehicle without a functioning certified ignition interlock device for at least 12 months. Prior to September 13, 2013, a person required to install an interlock device in their vehicle could drive their employer-owned vehicle(s) in the course and scope of…
Often people ask, “Why should I pay a lawyer?” when legal document prepares in Arizona can often prepare documents that people would normally go to a lawyer to prepare instead. Arizona is rather lax in allowing non-lawyers prepare what are essentially “legal documents.” These individuals typically prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, divorce and bankruptcy…
Getting a learner’s permit and driver’s license are rites of passage for many teenagers. Parents need to know the law as it pertains to their teen drivers. Children generally can get their instruction permit when they’re 15 ½ years old. If the child’s parents are married to each other, usually only one parent needs to…
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