Community Property in Arizona Arizona is a “Community Property” state when it comes to property acquired during a marriage, per A.R.S. 25-211. This means that property that is acquired by either spouse during the marriage is jointly held by …
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What Are the Requirements to Adopt a Child in Arizona? The rules governing who is eligible to adopt a child in Arizona are covered in A.R.S. 8-103. Generally, any Arizona resident at least 18 years old, whether single, married, divorced, …
Misdemeanors and Felonies in Arizona. What’s the Difference? The classifications for crimes in Arizona can be confusing if you’re not already familiar with the system. In criminal cases, a crime will be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony …
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How Can I Find Out if I Have an Active Warrant in Arizona? If you have an active warrant in Arizona, it can usually be found easily with an online search. Warrants can be issued for many reasons such as …
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Negligent Operation of a Watercraft In the Arizona desert, boating on our many lakes and rivers is a common pastime. In fact, VisitArizona has a full listing of our state’s most popular bodies of water available for recreational boating use, …
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What Does it Mean to “Set Aside” a Criminal Record? Nobody wants to have a criminal record held against them. A criminal history can affect your ability to find employment or housing. You may be wondering what options you have …
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Order of Protection in Arizona If you are a victim of domestic violence, you may want to file for an Order of Protection. To be eligible for this form of protection, you must be dealing with domestic violence from someone …
In Loco Parentis According to A.R.S. 25-401, any “person who has been treated as a parent by a child and who has formed a meaningful parental relationship with a child for a substantial period of time” stands in loco parentis …
I Was Charged with a Crime. Can I Reach Out to the Prosecutor to Explain My Side? In criminal cases, anyone charged with a crime is labeled the “defendant.” Usually, the defendant will be represented by a defense attorney. This …
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Narcotic Drug Crimes in Arizona In Arizona, narcotic drug offenses are classified as felonies. Narcotics are a broad class of drug, including opium derivatives such as heroin, fentanyl, and morphine, cannabis products such as “wax” or “hash,” and various prescription …
