In Arizona, a custodial parent wishing to move with their child out of state or more than 100 miles away within the state must provide written notice of their plans to the other parent. They must give this notice within 45 days of the proposed move. The noncustodial parent has…
You may have family members and friends who hired attorneys when they divorced. You might wonder whether Arizona law requires you to do the same. Spouses do not need legal counsel to get divorced in Arizona. Still, while many couples complete their divorces without legal assistance, consulting with an experienced Arizona…
If you’re in a car accident in Arizona, there are certain things you can do to help your chances of securing compensation later. Try to remain calm and complete as many of the following steps as you can. Remember: help is available in the form of an experienced Arizona car…
It’s not unheard of for the plaintiff in a personal injury case to become dissatisfied with their initial legal counsel over concerns about the lawyer’s performance, disagreements over case strategy, or simple personality clashes. In Arizona, clients can fire their attorneys for any reason. Clients also have the right to seek…
If you and your ex share children and plan to divorce, you must determine how to split custody. Arizona’s child custody laws govern parents’ rights to legal custody, physical custody, and parenting time. An experienced Arizona child custody lawyer can walk you through the custody process and advocate for your…
When a traffic light turns yellow, a driver should slow down and prepare to stop. A driver who accelerates instead puts themselves and other road users at risk of a deadly accident. Motorists with a yellow light should slow down and stop rather than try to cross an intersection before…
Our law firm was thrilled to see the talent, creativity, and dedication among those who applied for our 2023 scholarship awards. We received many well-researched and thoughtful entries from high school, college, and graduate students from throughout the country. The attorneys of Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., had asked students…
It’s a common belief that divorced parents who share custody of their child will split that time 50/50 and have equal decision-making power. While this is often true in Arizona, there are some situations where the court will make modifications to ensure all elements of the custody arrangement serve the…
In Arizona, a parent can be guilty of child abandonment if they fail to give their child reasonable support or normal supervision. Minimal efforts to have regular contact or provide support over a six-month period may also be considered abandonment. Families dealing with child abandonment often have many questions about…
Arizona is a community property state. That means when a couple divorces, spouses divide property and debt accumulated during the marriage. Community debts are typically fairly divided. This must be very frustrating for a spouse who may have filed for divorce because of financial issues. However, the advice and representation…
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