Last Modified Arizona Pool Safety Memorial Day has passed and summer is in full swing, which means more time in the pool. Having a pool is a great way to stay out of the heat in the summer, but there are some pool safety and legal responsibilities that come with owning a pool. To reduce […]
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Child Support in Arizona
Arizona Child Support There are a lot of misconceptions about child support in divorce cases. Either parent may be required to pay their share of the child rearing expense. It is not always the mother who receives child support payments. Support is awarded based on a variety of criteria this can include: the income of […]
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Domestic Violence Laws in Arizona
Arizona Domestic Violence Stories of domestic charges appear to be in the news every week. In Arizona, a DV by itself is not a crime. It is merely a description of the relationship between the victim and the criminal. So, in Arizona a person can be charged with domestic violence-abuse, domestic violence-criminal damage, and domestic […]
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Deadly Year For Arizona Drivers
Last Modified Arizona Drivers in 2015 From January 2015 through September 2015, 891 people died as a result of motor vehicle accidents in the state of Arizona. There are several contributing factors to this unusually high amount of fatalities for Arizona drivers. An AZCentral article addressed that gas prices were low allowing people to drive […]
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce
Kids and Divorce When seeking a divorce to legally dissolve your marriage, it’s essential to keep your children and their feelings in mind. Divorce will have a long-term effect on your family and your children’s lives. Discussing your pending divorce with your children is an important step that will facilitate communication throughout the divorce process, […]
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Environmental Factors that Can Increase Slip and Fall Risk
Last Modified Slip and Fall Risk Factors Slips and falls are common accidents that can lead to injuries in the workplace, the home, and even public spaces. In many cases, these injuries are directly due to an environmental hazard that increased the risk of a slip and fall. If you have been injured in a […]
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The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Distracted Driving Whether you are on a long road trip or driving your daily commute, there are a number of possible distractions in the car that can take your attention away from the road. Activities like eating and drinking, adjusting your music, answering your cell phone, and reading a text message may seem relatively harmless […]
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Dog Bites: Preparing for a Dog Owner’s Deposition
Dog Bites in Arizona Dog bites and personal injury cases are complex, because they often occur in situations where the plaintiff and defendant are friends, neighbors, or family members. Additionally, dog owners have an emotional attachment to their pets, so they may have a biased perception of the dog bite incident, which can pose some […]
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Steps to Take If You Fall in a Store
Had a Slip and Fall in a Store? Retail stores are responsible for keeping their properties safe and easy to navigate so that patrons do not slip and fall and sustain injuries. Therefore, if you do suffer a fall in a store, you may have the right to seek compensation to cover the medical expenses […]
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Tips for Negotiating an Alimony Agreement
Alimony and How to Negotiate Alimony, or spousal support, may be one of the most highly contested areas of your divorce, which is why you will want to have an experienced divorce attorney representing you to avoid an unfavorable financial arrangement. Whether you are requesting alimony or contesting your spouse’s request for alimony payments, there […]
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