Watching a child head to college brings pride and worry. While you might pay the bills, the law treats every person over 18 as a legal adult. This change in status may affect your ability to help during a crisis. Parents often believe they still manage their child’s...
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Creating an estate plan that grows with family
As a parent, you know that raising children brings constant change. Just as your parenting style evolves, your estate plan should adapt to your family's changing needs. Creating a flexible estate plan allows you to protect your children's future while maintaining...
Older children in Arizona need to grant their consent for adoption
Adoption is the process that creates a legal parent-child relationship between individuals who are not biologically related. In Arizona, the adoption process involves several legal steps to prioritize the child's best interests. One important consideration is whether...
3 important requirements for an Arizona stepparent adoption
A stepparent adoption can be a beautiful and loving way to show a child how much they matter to the adults in their life. The stepparent who has begun fulfilling a parental role might decide that they would prefer to remove the prefix from their title. A stepparent...
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...
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST SCAMMERS AMID THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has caused much worry and fear. Governments, businesses, and individuals have begun to learn how to adapt to COVID-19. Unfortunately, also adapting and becoming more prevalent are individuals who attempt to prey on and use...
Arizona is Not Under Quarantine
On March 30th, 2020, Arizona State Governor Douglas Ducey executed a Stay Home, Stay Health, Stay Connected executive order (“EO 2020-18”), effective through April 30, 2020 (unless extended). EO 2020-18 emphasizes and reinforces the importance of staying home whenever...