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…
Drunk driving laws were put in place to protect those traveling on our streets, roads and highways from the dangers of intoxicated drivers. The law also protects your rights – but how? Obviously, driving while heavily intoxicated endangers other motorists. No matter how much legislation is passed or penalties increased, cases…
Domestic violence can impact any person of any age, ethnicity, or economic level, and both women and men are victims of abuse. Abusive behavior is unacceptable, whether it is physical or emotional, as well as being illegal. The first step in dealing with this very difficult issue is to acknowledge…
For most people in Arizona, a Last Will and Testament is probably the first choice for passing an estate on to heirs. However, depending on the diversity of your assets, you may decide to form a revocable living trust to take advantage of its before and after death benefits. As always, it…
A 35-year-old man was recently arrested in Glendale after allegedly carjacking a vehicle and then leading police on a chase through Glendale and Phoenix. According to FoxPhoenix.com, Glendale police reported that the suspect car-jacked a vehicle in west Phoenix and then went on a home-invasion and robbery spree. He crashed that vehicle and then fled…
If you have been arrested for personal possession or use of drug paraphernalia for the first time in Arizona, you may be eligible for drug treatment and probation and can avoid jail time. As long as the amount of drugs you had in possession meets the thresholds set by the state…
While the divorce rate among the general population in the United States experienced a mild reduction, the rate of people older than fifty (50) seeking divorces has skyrocketed. In the past twenty (20) years, the senior divorce rate has doubled. Divorce can be complicated and difficult for anyone, but divorce…
Divorce can be complicated and can become even more so when issues of child custody and visitation are involved. More and more, questions concerning child visitation rights not only extend to the spouses of a dissolved marriage, but also to the grandparents of the children involved in custody battles. For instance,…
The reality in the United States today is that more and more couples are deciding to live together without getting married. The U.S. Census confirmed this fact when its data showed that the number of live-in couples in the United States rose by 25 percent from 2000 to 2010. The…
In Arizona, it is illegal to abuse, neglect, or exploit a “vulnerable” adult. But under the law, can the perpetrators of “elder abuse” only be confined to nursing home facilities or individuals charged with the care of an elderly person? According to an Arizona Court of Appeals decision, that answer is…
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