| July 08, 2010 |
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When Entering a Contract: Some Observations and Practical Advice
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| Posted By Gillespie, Shields & Durrant |
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| A contract is an agreement between two or more parties which contains promises that are legally enforceable. Contracts are at the heart of most business transactions, and it is important to understand this area of the law. In Arizona, verbal ... |
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| June 03, 2010 |
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Are we losing the “civil” in civilization?
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| Posted By Jeff McCombs |
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| It seems to me that we have lost track of what it means to be civil in today's world. Political debates often degenerate into pointless name-calling and television programs are in competition to be the most "in your face." With all of the hostility ... |
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| May 25, 2010 |
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Parental Relocation
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| Posted By DeeAn Gillespie |
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| Relocation of a custodial parent is affecting more and more Arizona families. This it becomes especially complicated when the relocation takes the parent and child out of the state or out of the country. Interstate and International Moves Whatever ... |
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| May 13, 2010 |
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Custody, Kindness and Unintended Consequences
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| Posted By Jeffrey McCombs |
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| The separation of parents and children often causes heartache for both. And when the parents don't get along, it can make matters even worse. Here is a cautionary tale that should help keep well-intentioned parents from making a mistake that could ... |
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| May 12, 2010 |
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Is A Lawsuit The Answer?
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| Posted By Dan Durrant |
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| If you have a problem that cannot be resolved by talking to the other side, too many people believe the only solution is filing a lawsuit. Of course, going to court is better than settling cases the way it was done in Tombstone, Arizona in Wyatt ... |
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| May 11, 2010 |
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Where Is A Child Custody Case Heard?
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| Posted By Brad Crider |
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| The UCCJEA (Uniform Child Custody and Jurisdiction Enforcement Act) is a set of laws enacted by all 50 states that can determine where a child custody case will be heard. Not all custody cases involve UCCJEA issues, but whenever children are on the ... |
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| May 10, 2010 |
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Six Practical Issues to Consider Before Filing for Divorce
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| Posted By Robert Larson |
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| 1. Where will you live? It's an obvious question that many people fail to consider. It is very rare for couples to successfully live in the same home while a divorce is pending. Two households are more expensive than one, so you need to figure out ... |
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| May 06, 2010 |
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The Constitution and the Supreme Court
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| Posted By Mark Shields |
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| This week I had a fabulous experience speaking to a high school class and teaching them about the Constitution and the Supreme Court. They were an exceptional group -- very bright, dedicated, and quite conscientious. I was impressed that they ... |
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| May 03, 2010 |
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Settlement vs. Trial
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| Posted By Robert Larson |
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| Leaving the courthouse after a complete and total victory is a great feeling, especially when you firmly believed in your case. However, it is a rare experience in domestic cases such as divorce or custody cases. It is much more common at trial that ... |
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| May 02, 2010 |
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Arizona's Relocation Statute
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| Posted By Mark Shields |
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| About a year ago, I handled an appeal for a custody case where one parent lived here in Arizona, and the other parent lived on the east coast. In that case, an issue came up about Arizona's relocation statute and how or if it applied to the case. ... |
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| May 01, 2010 |
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Perseverance & Adjustments
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| Posted By Mark Shields |
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| I learned a big lesson this last week or so. A few months ago, my client and I went to a temporary orders hearing where the other side was asking for all sorts of money and trying to raise some serious doubts about what my client's real earnings - ... |
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| April 30, 2010 |
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Child Support Issues
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| Posted By Gillespie, Shields & Durrant |
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| Child support issues are very important. They can greatly effect both parents and children and it is important to know your rights when it comes to child support. Hear are some quick tips: When can a party modify an order of child support? At any ... |
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| April 29, 2010 |
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Grandparents’ Visitation Rights
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| Posted By Gillespie, Shields & Associates |
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| At Gillespie, Shields & Durrant, we are proud to offer a full range of services for every type of family law issue, including the rights of grandparents seeking visitation for their minor grandchildren. Under Arizona law, a court considering a ... |
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| April 28, 2010 |
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Relocation
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| Posted By Gillespie, Shields & Durrant |
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| Do you need to relocate more than 100 miles away with your children? Is the mother or father of your children intending to move and take the children with them? There are strict rules in Arizona governing relocation with minor children. Different ... |
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| April 27, 2010 |
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Grandparents’ Custody Rights
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| Posted By Gillespie, Shields & Durrant |
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| At Gillespie, Shields & Durrant, we are delighted to offer a full range of services for every type of family law issue, including the rights of grandparents seeking full custody of their minor grandchildren. Under Arizona law, a court ... |
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