Chris Ariano, Author at My AZ Legal Team

January 28, 2018
By Chris Ariano
Divorce
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How to Address Hidden Assets in an Arizona Divorce

How to Address Hidden Assets in an Arizona Divorce Divorces can get ugly, especially if the two partners involved can’t reach an agreement about the division of assets. There have been instances in which former partners have attempted to conceal assets to keep them from getting divided. Do you suspect that your ex is hiding assets […]

January 23, 2018
By Chris Ariano
Bankruptcy
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Wage Garnishment and Can it be Stopped via Bankruptcy?

Wage Garnishment and can it be Stopped via Bankruptcy? So many people start thinking about bankruptcy in dire circumstances. Debts keep on piling up and creditors eventually turn to more serious measures to ensure collection. Wage garnishment is one such measure that numerous people in financial trouble have had to face. Arizona has strict rules […]

January 17, 2018
By Chris Ariano
Bankruptcy
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Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Debt Discharged in Bankruptcy?

Do You have to Pay Taxes on Debt Discharged in Bankruptcy in Arizona? Bankruptcy is one of the most efficient ways to eliminate debt in Arizona but one important question remains. Do you have to pay taxes on debt discharged in bankruptcy? Many people ask this question because they think that debt elimination that occurs […]

January 16, 2018
By Chris Ariano
Bankruptcy
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What is the Job of the Arizona Bankruptcy Trustee?

What is the Job of the Arizona Bankruptcy Trustee? When filing for bankruptcy, you will meet a number of professionals. One of the most important experts you’ll see a few times and you’ll have to work with is the bankruptcy trustee. In every state, a trustee is appointed by court after a debtor files all of […]

December 29, 2017
By Chris Ariano
Divorce
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Arizona Divorce and Important Tax Questions

Arizona Divorce and Important Tax Questions to Consider You already have enough on your plate – getting a divorce will be time-consuming, challenging and even confusing. You have to think about child custody, the separation of assets and living arrangements in the future. This is why you may overlook one very important aspect of getting […]

December 17, 2017
By Chris Ariano
Tax Evasion
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Tax Evasion in Arizona and the Best Criminal Defense

Tax Evasion in Arizona and the Best Criminal Defense Whether you’re unaware of laws or you committed tax evasion intentionally, this is an offense in Arizona and across the US. The only difference is that intentional tax evasion or tax fraud will be classified as a criminal offense. Tax evasion in Arizona is a white collar […]

November 29, 2017
By Chris Ariano
Bankruptcy
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What You Need to Know About Bankruptcy Dismissal in Arizona

What You Need to Know about Bankruptcy Dismissal in Arizona When filing for bankruptcy, you carry the risk of dismissal. A court can dismiss your filing on the basis of several considerations – for failing to provide the necessary documentation, for a failure to pay mortgage, for a failure to meet creditors and in the […]

Hate Crime in Arizona – Taking a Look at the Numbers and Law

Hate Crime in Arizona: Taking a Look at the Numbers and the Laws The concept of hate crime is getting more and more media attention lately. Studies show that hate crime in Arizona spiked in 2015 and 2016. Phoenix is one of the cities that have seen significant increase in such violations. What exactly is hate […]

October 28, 2017
By Chris Ariano
Uncategorized
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How is a Prenup Enforced in an Arizona Divorce?

How is a Prenup Enforced in an Arizona Divorce? A premarital agreement or a prenup is a document that two people sign prior to getting married. It can be used to agree on asset allocation and property division during the marriage and in the case of a divorce, the property interests of children, spousal support […]

Open Container Laws in Arizona

Open Container Laws in Arizona Introduction to Open Container Laws Typically when someone thinks about an “open container” in a vehicle, or the open container laws in Arizona, they think about an open beer bottle or red solo cup with a mix drink – but the definition does not stop there. While an open container […]