Can Parents Be Held Accountable for the Misconduct of Their Children?
It is not a defense that the parents or guardian could not have anticipated the minor’s misconduct.
Entries by Don Loose
Delegation of Parental Powers: Care | Custody | Property of the Child
In Arizona, a parent of a minor (under age 18) may delegate to another person any powers he may have.
How to Change your Name in Arizona and What to Consider
If a person desires to change his name, he must file an application in the superior court in the county of his residence.
What Actions Might Cause Termination of Parental Rights in Arizona?
A petition to terminate the parent-child relationship may be filed with the juvenile division of the superior court.
Establishing Paternity in Arizona, Custody and Parenting Time
The court will not order past support retroactive to more than three years before the filing of the paternity suit.
How does Arizona Handle Grandparent Child Visitation Rights?
If logistically possible and appropriate, the court will order visitation by a grandparent.
Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection
To obtain an order of protection, a person must file a verified petition with a magistrate, justice of the peace, or superior court judge.
Alimony (aka Spousal Maintenance) and How it is Awarded
Arizona law provides that a spousal maintenance order, “shall be in an amount and for a period of time as the court deems just”.
How does AZ Law Address Child Support after Divorce or Separation?
In the case of divorce or legal separation, one parent typically will be required to pay child support to the other.
What are Child Custody Laws in Arizona?
Child custody may be awarded in an action for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or paternity.
What is Community Property and How Might it Affect Me in Separation?
Community property is a theory of property ownership by the marital community.
Overview of Arizona Marriage Laws
Getting married in Arizona is relatively easy. There is no residency requirement.
Seat Belt Laws and Motorcycle Helmets in Arizona
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, about 43,000 people are killed in fatal car accidents each year in the United States.
Real Estate Recovery Fund May Be an Option if You’ve Been Harmed
The money in the Real Estate Recovery Fund comes from a surcharge on real estate license fees.
What Might the Residential Contractors’ Recovery Fund Cover?
Every residential contractor must contribute money to the Fund when applying for a license or upon renewal of a license.
Contracting Licenses for Commercial and Residential Builders
It is illegal for a commercial or residential builder to conduct business in Arizona without first obtaining a license.
What is the Good Samaritan Law in Arizona?
In Arizona, there are also laws that limit the liability of physicians who people who donate and distribute food items and grocery products to those in need.
What is Arizona’s Homestead Exemption?
A homestead means a dwelling in which a person resides. The dwelling may be a house, condominium, or mobile home.
Leasing an Apartment? What is the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act?
The landlord, at the beginning of the rental term, must disclose to the tenant in writing of the name and address of the manager.
Motor Vehicle Repair Liens for Unpaid Charges
If the owner cannot be found, the notice of sale must be published twice in a newspaper published in the county.
Regulations on Door-to-Door Sales in Arizona
A person who has entered into a home solicitation sale contract and wants to cancel it should read the language of the contract carefully.
Writing Bad Checks is a Crime – What You Should Know
Writing bad checks is a crime, and may also subject the bad-check writer to a lawsuit for twice the amount of the check.
Are the Vehicle Lemon Laws in Arizona?
The Arizona Lemon Law requires the manufacturer of a lemon to replace or repurchase the vehicle
Consumer Fraud Laws and Your Rights
The consumer fraud laws also create a private cause of action for consumer fraud victims.