Most Outrageous Celebrity Divorce Orders Sometimes stars are just like the rest of us, but usually not when it comes to matters that are too costly for the average person. Most people don’t have the time to litigate issues that seem minute from the outside while going through a divorce, but celebrities have teams that can attend to every aspect of their lives, including legal matters like divorce. Celebrities who are famous for more than just being famous have an incentive and pressure to keep divorce issues under wraps. Even for the most cautious celeb, divorce details can leak, as some of th ..read more

Arizona Family Law Issues & Cohabitating Co-Parents The cost to buy a home or rent an apartment has shot up throughout Arizona in recent years. When two parents want to break up and separate households, it has become more difficult than ever thanks to inflation. This leaves many opposing parties in family law matters, such as divorce, custody, and child support, forced to continue living together while the matter is resolved. This can create unique questions and concerns that might not be relevant if the parents immediately separate into two households. The circumstances surrounding every ..read more

Technology’s rise has brought about new and innovative types of investments. One of these is cryptocurrencies. After many who were involved in crypto-investment early in the game saw massive returns, crypto has become a common investment in countless households. That means that it can become a community property asset if obtained during a lawful marriage in Arizona. When a married couple files for divorce in a community property state, all of their joint assets (and debts) must be evenly split in a process known as property division. Property that consistently changes in value can be more diff ..read more

Welfare Fraud Criminal Charges In Tucson, Arizona Here at My AZ Lawyers, we love a juicy headline, especially when it includes ties to our home state. The latest news saga to grab our attention includes a blast from the past with a modern dystopian twist. Back in 2015, Rachel Dolezal came to the public’s attention when she was exposed as being white. At the time, she was the president of the NAACP in Spokane, Washington, and had led her peers to believe she was half-black by tanning her skin and wearing traditionally black hairstyles. This behavior has since been identified and named “blackfis ..read more

Arizona Drug Possession Defense Attorneys If you’ve been charged with drug possession and other drug-related offenses in Arizona, a public defender might not be sufficient to meet your needs. Most drug possession offenses in Arizona are charged at the felony level, which can mean a lifetime of negative consequences. However, a skilled defense attorney can identify the best legal strategies for your specific circumstances that could lead to your charges being reduced or even dismissed. You have the right to hire your own defense counsel if you aren’t happy with the attorney appointed to your ca ..read more

Set Asides In Phoenix & Mesa Being convicted of a crime in Arizona comes with more consequences than fines and incarceration. A criminal defendant can face long-term repercussions like discrimination by potential landlords, employers, and even banks considering an application for a loan. Having this kind of mark on your criminal record can make it harder to get ahead and avoid becoming a re-offender. Criminal defendants in Phoenix and Mesa have limited options in how to address a criminal record. One of these is applying for a motion to set aside a criminal judgment. This can soften the de ..read more

Strategizing Your Child Custody Case as a Father   A few decades ago, if two parents ended their marriage through divorce and shared minor children, it was assumed that the mother would be awarded primary custody and the father would get to see his children every other weekend. This means more than just losing out on precious time with children that can’t given back- it also has serious implications for child support. Once custody orders are in place, they are difficult to overturn. It’s important to make sure that when your child custody is up in the air, it settles in a way that is favo ..read more

Queen Creek Larceny Lawyers   If you ever become involved in the criminal justice system, you will probably learn several terms that have very similar- but not exactly the same- meanings. There are several terms related to theft offenses with slightly different definitions. If you have been accused of stealing another person’s property, you’ve probably heard words like robbery, theft, burglary, and larceny. Larceny is one of the most common criminal charges in Queen Creek and the rest of Arizona. Keep reading to learn more about the criminal offense of larceny, and if you’ve been charged ..read more

Responsibilities Of a Lender Repossessing a Vehicle In Phoenix, Arizona   Depending on your priorities and monthly expenses, one of the first bills that you probably make sure gets paid is your car loan. When someone falls behind on their car loan, it won’t take long before the bank that issued the loan sends someone to repossess the vehicle. This can create a domino effect- without a vehicle, it can make it more difficult for that person to get to work on time and cause them to lose hours or even their job altogether. Or, they might need to spend money from an already tight budget on pub ..read more

New Cell Phone Technology, a Possible Problem For Arizona Family Law   The emergence of technology allowing people and objects to be removed from pictures could indeed have significant implications for family law cases and child support cases in Arizona, particularly in scenarios involving concerns about the safety and well-being of children. Here’s how this technology might impact such cases and potential solutions to address the challenges it presents: Evidentiary Challenges: One of the primary concerns is that crucial evidence of inappropriate behavior or unsafe environments may be ea ..read more