Author Archives: Craig Simon

WASHINGTON STATE INTERLOCK DEVICES WILL NOW PHOTOGRAPH DRIVERS

Washington State will now require drivers who are convicted of driving under the influence to be photographed when they use their ignition interlock device. Effective January 1, 2013, interlock devices installed on Washington drivers will photograph the individual operating the … Continue reading

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SPERM DONOR ORDERED TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT

A forty-six (46) year old Kansas man is being pursued by Kansas state officials to pay child support after he donated sperm to a lesbian couple. The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) initiated a child support action against … Continue reading

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UNPREDICTABILITY OF SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE

If you asked five Arizona lawyers their opinion on the amount and duration of spousal maintenance for a particular case you will undoubtedly get five different answers. Currently there are two (2) significant interrelated problems in the awarding of spousal … Continue reading

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REPORTING OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Arizona law mandates mandatory arrests in situations where there is probable cause to believe an act of domestic violence has been committed. While every police action involves discretion in domestic violence cases, the statutes were created to eliminate some or … Continue reading

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GOLF SPECTATOR’S LAWSUIT REINSTATED

James Creel filed a lawsuit against Bret Veesart for injuries sustained when Veesart’s tee shot struck Creel. Creel was standing on the side of the green at the 320 yard first hole at Cheyenne Airport Golf Club as a golf … Continue reading

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COLORADO COURT HOLDS THAT ASSAULTS OUTSIDE OF A VEHICLE NOT COVERED BY UNINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE

In Roque v. Allstate Ins. Co.¸212 COA, the Colorado Court of Appeals held that a road rage incident involving the use of a vehicle to block a second car in order to assault one of the occupants of the second … Continue reading

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CPS ONCE AGAIN UNDER FIRE

The combination of high staff turnover and a huge number of child abuse and neglect cases has left CPS at the bursting point. Currently, the CPS staff turnover rate is at 31% based upon a State report released earlier this … Continue reading

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AZ BILL SEEKS TO EXPAND FATHERS’ CUSTODY RIGHTS

Senator Rick Murphy, R-Peoria, sponsored a bill that seeks to give fathers equal custody rights for children born out of wedlock. Currently, a birth mother automatically has sole legal custody until paternity is established through the Court and the Court … Continue reading

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ENFORCEABILITY OF PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS

In a divorce or legal separation the parties may enter into a written property settlement agreement, which distributes the community property and community debts. In a divorce action, the trial court has authority to exercise full equity powers and jurisdiction … Continue reading

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AUTOMOBILES BEING BLAMED FOR DISTRACTED DRIVING

Auto makers are going to battle with the Federal government over smartphone and portable GPS makers to determine what technology-related driver distractions should be covered. The transportation department is currently conducting hearings to establish new guidelines regarding distracted driving devices. … Continue reading

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