Each estate plan is as unique as the individual who is putting together their documents. People often talk about their family relationships and the distribution of their assets. They may try to convey something about their personal values to their beneficiaries and/or...
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3 reasons a grandparent may want to formally adopt a grandchild
Grandparents in Arizona may find themselves serving in a parental role for a whole host of different reasons. Sometimes, a parent gets diagnosed with an illness or gets injured in an accident and is no longer physically capable of meeting the needs of their children...
Who needs to approve of an Arizona stepparent adoption?
Stepparents often grow very close to the children of their spouses and in some cases, may play a very similar role to that of a parent. Yet, however close a stepparent becomes with their stepchild, the relationship between them has limited legal protections. Family...
Protecting your business with a prenuptial agreement
Business owners dedicate countless hours to building their empire and accumulating wealth. If a marriage is on the horizon, a prenuptial agreement with a soon-to-spouse may be a valuable tool for protecting a business entity in the event of divorce. Below are some key...
Three added nuances of a gray divorce
Divorce is never easy. Divorcing at an advanced age or after a lengthy marriage brings its own set of complications. An experienced family law attorney can help.
Hi. My name is…
by Benjamin Cunningham, Esq. There are few things more personal than an individual’s name. “Hi. I am, ____,” is communicated in some form in almost every language on Earth. On November 15, 2022, the world population reached 8 billion people. Every one of those people...
Orders of Protection Updates
by Benjamin Cunningham, Esq. In Arizona, there are at least 29 different laws that outline the actions a person can do that will meet the definition of Domestic Violence. These laws range from felonies like child abuse or aggravated assault (Shooting, Stabbing,...
Do I need the original estate planning documents?
It is always best practice to keep your Last Will and Testament in a safe place and to make sure that your designated Personal Representative knows where to find it.
Dealing with property division in divorce
On the surface, property division in divorce may not seem that difficult. However, complications inevitably surface, especially in contentious divorce situations. During your marriage, you and your spouse built an estate that probably included a comfortable home and...
Important questions to ask yourself before seeking divorce
You've come to the conclusion that your marriage is more than just "shaky" and you've accepted that divorce may inevitable. You're ready to move forward with filing for divorce… almost. You don't want to make a rash decision, especially since you invested so much...
