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Arizona Divorced Parents Disagree over Vaccine for Children

Arizona Divorced Parents Disagree over Vaccine for Children

Separated and divorced parents are struggling with issues concerning vaccinations, including how to handle child visitation with a parent who is unvaccinated and whether to agree to have their children vaccinated. The availability of the Covid vaccine under 5 has resulted in even more disagreements between parents who share custody but disagree about whether their children should be vaccinated.

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Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm & Arizona Shannon’s Law

Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm & Arizona Shannon’s Law

Unlawful discharge of a firearm is sometimes referred to as Arizona’s Shannon’s Law or simply Shannon’s Law. The name “Shannon’s Law” was settled upon after teenager Shannon Smith was struck with a stray bullet. She was in the backyard of her Phoenix home when the incident took place. Unfortunately, Shannon, who was just 14 years old at that time, was fatally struck by the stray bullet.

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Legal Separation vs Divorce vs Annulment

Legal Separation vs Divorce vs Annulment

There are three different ways to terminate a marriage in Arizona and the process for each is very similar, but the consequences are not, which is why a consultation with an experienced divorce lawyer is always recommended before you proceed. The three ways to end a marital community are Legal Separation, Divorce and Annulment. The same court has the authority to grant a legal separation, a divorce, or an annulment. If you’re considering a legal separation vs divorce or annulment you should get a consultation from an experienced divorce attorney. Call Colburn Hintze Maletta.

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Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid when Filing for DIY Divorce in Arizona

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid when Filing for DIY Divorce in Arizona

– CALL FOR IMMEDIATE HELP (602) 825-2500 – Listen to this Page: Colburn Hintze Maletta · Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing for Divorce Yourself It is no secret that going through a divorce in Arizona can become expensive, especially if you and your spouse cannot come to an agreement. You may choose to proceed with a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) divorce in Arizona to reduce lawyer expenses. However, there is a strong possibility that you will not save money handling the divorce yourself if you make (costly) divorce...

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How the Arizona DCS can Impact Child Custody in a Divorce

How the Arizona DCS can Impact Child Custody in a Divorce

Children have a right to be safe. When parents and guardians fail to reasonably protect children, the state government may get involved. In Arizona, the responsibility lies on the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS).

If you are a parent under investigation by the Arizona Department of Child Safety, you may wonder what authority they have over you and your rights.

We cover what Arizona Protective Services can and cannot do.

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Arizona Criminal Speeding Ticket & Charges of Excessive Speed

Arizona Criminal Speeding Ticket & Charges of Excessive Speed

Arizona criminal speeding tickets are one of the most common traffic violations. You can get a criminal speeding ticket for exceeding 85 miles per hour, or 20 miles over the posted speed limit. There are also criminal speeding tickets possible if you are going more than 35 miles an hour near a school zone.

In Arizona, criminal speeding is a Class 3 misdemeanor that identifies a speeding violation as a criminal infraction under Arizona Revised Statutes 28-701.02.

This article will talk about how to avoid criminal speeding in Arizona and what happens when you do receive a criminal speeding ticket there.

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