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A.R.S. Section 25-408 Arizona relocation law gives judges significant authority. The only restrictions are that judges need to have jurisdictional authority to decide and judges must use the ARS 25-408 factors to determine the best interest of the children in relocation. This leaves judges with a lot of leeway to make a decision that has […]
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In Arizona, Judges weigh factors to determine whether a party owes alimony. It’s important to discuss some basic terminology. Arizona refers to alimony as spousal maintenance or spousal support. However, these three terms are used interchangeably, but keep in mind that Arizona prefers the latter as you search the internet and the statutes. Why would
When does someone owe alimony (spousal maintenance or spousal support) in Arizona? Read More »
The following is the Heins Law philosophy for settlements and negotiations in family law. While I believe there’s a worthy fight, it is almost always best for parties to negotiate, and many times come to agreements in Arizona family law cases. This is especially true when children are involved. Why do Children always lose? The
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Step 1: Decide on a Business Structure There are 3 basic options: a DBA, a Corporation or an LLC. A DBA or “Doing Business As” (also known as a “Fictitious Business Name” or FBN) is not really a separate structure, but just a different name that an individual or partners use as their business name. A
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In commercial transactions, people like to get paid — and to get what they pay for. In most transactions, both parties are fairly comfortable because there will be a simultaneous exchange between the party with the cash (the purchaser) and the party delivering the goods or services being purchased (the seller). Both parties may feel
In Arizona, what are the risks to creating a Will through fillable forms downloaded online? The simple answer is that you may have a meaningless document because you did not take the necessary steps to validate the Will. Unfortunately, many smart people decide to download Will forms online instead of hiring an attorney. I’ve seen
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First and foremost, we sympathize with your loss. We’ve been through it ourselves. It’s never easy and you always carry their memory. Loved ones remain part of you. Their greatest legacy is their impression on you. In addition to the most important emotional and intangible aspects of a person’s legacy, we hope to help with
What do you do when someone dies in Arizona? Read More »
Looking to get better acquainted with Arizona’s court system? This guide will help you understand how the courts are organized as well as their specific functions. What are the different levels of courts? Level 1 – Limited Jurisdiction Justice of the peace courts and municipal (or city) courts have limited jurisdiction, meaning that their authority
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If you’re reading this, you are likely considering whether to create a Trust. Creating a Trust starts with creating a Trust Agreement, which usually involves other documents in an estate plan. Contemplating whether you should create a Trust is a very important first step. What is a Trust? Without getting into too much detail, Trusts
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Arizona statute defines custody as legal decision-making, but what does that mean and how do courts determine who gets what legal decision-making? See also A.R.S. § 25-401. What does legal decision-making mean? What is traditionally considered custody in other states, the state of Arizona uses terms such as “legal decision-making” and “parenting time”. Legal decision-making
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There are several paths (or ways) to divorce in Arizona. Generally, you need a judge to sign a divorce order/decree. There are three main paths to divorce. First, you can get an order by default if you file and the other party does not response. We can discuss how to do that. Second, you can
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We get it, it’s easy to put this off. Who wants to think about death, especially your own death? It’s a topic we avoid. However, experts say planning your estate is one of the most therapeutic things you can do because it puts you at peace with whatever happens. Not that you’re ready to die.
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This section has two parts: (1) laying out the process when there is an ethical rule violation, and (2) describing the main ethical rule violations in estate planning. It is important to know that “the dismissal of a bar complaint does not necessarily preclude a right to file a lawsuit for substantive relief.” Matter of Levine, 174
How do lawyers violate ethical rules within Estate Planning? Read More »
The simple answer is NO. The following considers whether partners should continue receiving an income distribution during the winding up of the partnership when the partnership has a significant debt obligation, and the partnership does not have a partnership agreement in place. We look specifically at the scenario of when a partner decides to leave,
Should partners take out income during dissolution? Read More »
This article continues our discussion of liability zones within Arizona’s Estate and Probate law. We will eventually cover the main zones of liability: (A) Malpractice, (B) Ethical Duty Violations, and (C) Breaching Of Fiduciary Duties. Here, we discuss the liability of Attorney Malpractice within Arizona Estate Law. Attorneys risk malpractice liability when they do not
When does malpractice liability occur within Arizona’s estate law? Read More »
Thank you for considering whether to hire us. When we receive your intake form, we will contact you to set-up a consultation. However, submitting this form does not form an attorney-client relationship. ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP You can be assured that our representation does not begin until you hire me through a written agreement. We customarily gather
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These 7 rules can maximize peaceful relations. Success is how you define it, while peaceful relations provide the best conditions to achieving your goals.
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This article is my general overview of the recent face mask regulations in Maricopa County, Arizona.
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Terminology can be difficult to navigate, and confusion bogs down the process. We look to streamline clarification of terms.
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If your marriage is irretrievably broken, and you don’t have a covenant marriage, then you are entitled to a divorce in Arizona…This process does not need to be difficult and expensive, especially with today’s technology. We can maximize your dollars to produce effective results at an affordable rate, giving you the greatest peace of mind.
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