Monthly Archives: March 2011

Federal Judge Declares Emergency and Extends Requirements Under Speedy Trial Act

Federal Court Judge Roslyn O. Silver who succeeded the late Judge John Roll as Chief of the Arizona Federal Judicial District has loosened the requirements under the Speedy Trial Act after conferring with fellow judges. The Speedy Trial Act gives … Continue reading

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Parent Alienation Syndrome (PAS)

Forensic Psychiatrist, Dr. Richard A. Gardner, back in the 1980’s first identified Parent Alienation Syndrome (“PAS”). Dr. Gardner identified this disorder of programming or brainwashing a child by one parent to denigrate the other parent. Parent Alienation Syndrome can include … Continue reading

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Minor Case Law Update – Child and Minor’s Parents are Entitled to Recover Pre-Majority Medical Expenses. However, Double Recovery is Not Permitted

In the recent case of the estate of Maddison Alexis Desela v. Prescott Unified School District et al Arizona Supreme Court. Fifteen (15) year old Maddison Desela who sustained a life threatening injury while attending Prescott High School on November … Continue reading

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Lawyers Use of Facebook Now Goes to Jury Selection

Facebook has been a tool used by divorce lawyers to obtain information regarding cheating spouses, hidden assets, and non-discreet gifts to their new mates. Attorneys are now using Facebook when selecting jurors by scanning the Facebook cite for particular details … Continue reading

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Electronic Payment of Child Support Payments

It is now possible for Employer/Obligors to submit Child Support Payments Electronically. Go to ExpertPay.com or call 866-645-6347 to preregister. There is a one-time fee of $2.50 to register. You are able to set up payments to be taken out … Continue reading

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BEWARE OF DISTRACTED DRIVERS

Motorists in general and motorcyclists in particular should be extra careful and on the lookout for distracted drivers. According to a recent poll, 63% of people over or under 30 acknowledge while using a handheld phone and 30% say they … Continue reading

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Spousal Maintenance and Our Weak Economy

Spousal Maintenance factors must be taken into consideration given our weakening economy and high unemployment rates. Our national unemployment rate is just below 10% while Arizona is hovering at 9.2%. However, many of the expert commentators claim the rates are … Continue reading

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Statute of Limitations Expiring

Ms. G retained firm shortly before statute of limitations was to expire for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash. Insurance company denied liability and case proceeded to Arbitration wherein Ms. G received an award and taxable costs which covered … Continue reading

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Recovering Medical Expenses-Minor Child

Minor Child and Minor’s Parents are Entitled to Recover Pre-Majority  Medical Expenses. However, Double Recovery is Not Permitted. In the recent case of the estate of Maddison Alexis Desela v. Prescott Unified School District et al Arizona Supreme Court.  Fifteen … Continue reading

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Post Nuptial Agreements

Post Nuptial Agreements allow married couples to divide their property currently and prospectively. It is important however, to be sure that the Post Nuptial Agreement is free from fraud, undue influence, or coercion. It is also extremely important that each … Continue reading

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