If you are subject to a child support order from the Superior Court of Maricopa County, or another trial court of record, you should be aware of how that process works and what your rights are in the future. Almost all courts, including Maricopa County, compute child support using a mathematical formula that includes the…
DetailsWith recent scandals in our own backyard, rocking both the football and basketball programs at the University of Arizona, it is an appropriate time to examine the policies and procedures that you have in place as a business owner. Have you even bothered to create an employee handbook? Maybe you have one, but it was…
DetailsToday is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent. Beginning in the 4th century, the early church began a seven-week preparation for Easter called Lent. This was a season of repentance and fasting from ordinary activity and perishable food, so that Christians could feast on the true and eternal Living Bread. New believers experienced extensive preparation for…
DetailsI read a book this week, Single Gay Christian, by Gregory Coles. The book details the journey of a Christian young man who never experiences sexual attraction to females, which he initially discovered at the onset of puberty and had confirmed as he entered adulthood. My reason for mentioning the book in this post is…
DetailsIt pays to be aggressive and respectful. Last week I had an unusual new client meeting.* The couple was the opposing party in a six-figure contract dispute from several months ago. My client won the case. When I asked why they wanted to meet with me, the couple stated that they appreciated what I did…
DetailsLast week David Robinson wrote an article, 5 Questions to Ask Your Estate Planner After the New Tax Law, Forbes, January 9, 2018. All but one question (#3) apply to Arizona Trust and Estate planning. If you are unsure whether and how the new Federal tax law impacts your estate, read this brief article.
Today begins the first day of the 2nd session of the 53rd legislature for Arizona lawmakers. Two Family Law Bills that could impact you: 1. HB2006–eliminates any parent/guardian and judicial exception for marriage to anyone under 18yrs of age. If the Bill passes, there will be no more marriage for anyone under 18yrs of…
DetailsIf you find yourself in serious financial trouble at the start of 2018, perhaps you should consider debt negotiation or bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy Code provides primarily two ways to resolve the debts of an individual. These processes are referred to by the Chapter headings in the Bankruptcy Code: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter…
DetailsOver 40 years of law practice, I have come to the conclusion that the legal system does not do a good job of resolving disputes between family members, especially those between husbands and wives. Over the last few years a new process called Collaborative Law has become increasingly popular as a way to resolve marital…
DetailsWills. Trusts. Powers of Attorney. Are these items that you have considered putting together, but haven’t gotten around to yet? All too often, people wait until a crisis strikes to hurriedly construct these documents. Why not act in advance and allow yourself time to take care of other things, should crisis ever strike? At Keist…
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