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How to Get a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate
A person must be 18 to get a certified copy of a death certificate that can be used to obtain beneficiary death benefits, claim beneficiary insurance proceeds, notify social security, and other legal purposes.
Spousal Maintenance Enforcement
If you have gone through a divorce and received an award for spousal maintenance and your former spouse is not paying you then read this article to learn more about your options.
Federal and State Tax Exemptions for Dependent Children: Who gets to claim them?
This article explains how you can figure out who gets to claim your children on your taxes, you or your former spouse.
Child Support and Disabled Children Becoming Adults
Do you have a disabled child who is reaching the age of 18? This article will help you understand the child support laws that may affect your child.
Services Offered by Arizona Department of Child Support Services (DCSS)
Can DCSS help you? Read below to see the services that the Arizona Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) offers and if they are right for you. Services are often free or at a minimal charge.
How to Represent Yourself in Maricopa Family Court Part 2: Default Through Discovery
In part two, we will discuss how to represent yourself in Default Proceedings and through Discovery.
How to Represent Yourself in Maricopa County Part 1: Initial Filings
This is the first in a multi-part segment on “How to Represent Yourself in Maricopa County Family Court." This section provides information about an initial filing in Family Court.
Summary in FAQ format of the child-restraint/booster-seat law in Arizona.
Adoption information from the nation’s only comprehensive searchable site for statutes, regulations, key cases and leading articles about adoption and child welfare law from all 50 states
by: The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy
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Where to Find an Attorney for Specific Legal Advice
All legal service programs in Arizona differ, and their criteria for accepting cases vary as well. Find out what programs are available and where to go for assistance.
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Question: Me and my child’s father made a written agreement that I have full custody between us and I want nothing from him he hasn’t been apart of my son’s life I said I don’t want no child support or anything my son is 10 years old can he give up his rights with our agreement. And can I change his last name due to the fact his dads hasn’t been in the picture for 8years
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Question: I need legal representation in an Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship case for my 20 year old son who has Autism. I am very concerned about his health and welfare.
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Question: my son died 10/22 he's never married and had no children. What form do I need to fill out to assume/satisfy his auto loan. The value is 22,998.00 with 17,200.00 still owing on the finance contract. He owned nothing else of any value. Will a notarized affidavit for collection of all personal property suffice and if so do I need to provide it to the court as well as the finance company? Thank you
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