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...
Joel Thurston
Lent KTO Style…Seeking Justice for the Oppressed
Today 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...
Single Gay Christian & SB 1160
I 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...
The KTO Difference
It 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...
New Tax Law Implications for Your Estate Plan
Last 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...
Potential Arizona Family Law Changes
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,...
BANKRUPTCY
If 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...
COLLABORATIVE LAW-What is it?
Over 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...
Hacked! The Equifax leak. Is your personal information at risk?
It was recently revealed that Equifax had a massive security breach that exposed the private information (name, social security number, date of birth) of millions of Americans. Who is Equifax? One of the three largest companies that control your credit score. If...
KTO FIRST BLOG POST EVER
There are thousands of attorneys in Arizona and hundreds of thousands around the U.S. Bloggers exist in similar abundance. Why should you read our blog? Why should you care about our legal perspective? The first and greatest reason is our most notable...
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