To modify child custody in Arizona, you must prove that you have experienced a substantial and continuing change in circumstances since the original custody order, and that modification serves the child’s best interests. Without sufficient justification, a court may deny your petition to modify custody. At Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile,…
A valid prenuptial agreement can simplify the divorce process by specifying how the couple will handle their marital property, debts, and spousal support, rather than leaving those decisions to the court, when the couple separates. However, the courts review these agreements to ensure they meet legal standards before enforcing them….
Car accidents that involve one vehicle hitting the side of another at a right angle are the most common type of fatal motor vehicle collisions in Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation’s 2019 Arizona Crash Facts Summary. T-bone accidents or side-impact collisions are particularly dangerous because the sides of a vehicle offer less protection for passengers than the front and rear of a vehicle. As…
Drivers involved in left-hand turn car accidents are routinely found to be at-fault under Arizona traffic laws. This is because drivers who are turning left must yield to oncoming traffic under Arizona law. In fact, existing right-of-way laws are written broadly to protect other motorists and make liability more likely…
Our elderly parents are often in a condition that we just cannot manage at home. Cases of dementia, serious illnesses, physical incapacitation, and other medical or mental problems lead us to the decision to place our loved ones in a nursing home for professional care and treatment. We choose a…
In a personal injury claim, the term “damages” refers to the money one party pays another. Courts order liable parties (defendants) to pay damages that compensate injured parties (plaintiffs) for losses or injuries they suffer due to the plaintiff’s wrongdoing. Damages aim to make the injured party “whole” again –…
Probate refers to the legal process of identifying property, assets and liabilities after a person’s death and transferring those assets to the decedent’s heirs and beneficiaries. Generally, all assets that you own in your name alone and you have not designated a beneficiary for will go through the Arizona probate system….
If you suffered an injury or became ill due to the negligence of a doctor, surgeon, nurse, or another medical professional, you might be wondering about your rights and legal options. Patients harmed by malpractice on the part of a medical professional or facility could be eligible to seek compensation…
In estate planning, “undue influence” occurs when a person tries to manipulate someone into creating an estate planning documents that benefits the manipulator. When these coercive tactics alter a trust or will, the vulnerable person’s true wishes may not be carried out. Arizona probate courts take undue influence seriously. To…
When you’re suffering from a serious injury or illness, one of the most important steps in your treatment involves correctly and timely diagnosing your condition. Diagnosis involves identifying the nature and severity of an illness or injury so you know how to treat it and prevent it from getting worse….
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