Arizona became an unfortunate focus of national attention in January following the news of an incapacitated woman’s sexual assault and subsequent pregnancy at the Hacienda Healthcare facility. A nurse has been arrested and charged for the assault, while two doctors have left the facility. Police are still investigating Hacienda Healthcare for signs of abuse against [...]
Let’s say you own a piece of land in a rural area of Arizona. Your neighbor decides to put up a fence between your property and theirs. Ten years pass. You suddenly discover the fence was actually encroaching on your property the entire time, rather than residing on the boundary. Because of the amount of [...]
These aren’t your parents’ food trucks. What were once nicknamed “roach coaches” have transformed into foodie favorites, and in May 2018, the governor signed a bill paving the way for food trucks to operate more easily in Arizona. So what should you know if you want to open a truck of your own? Previously, one [...]
When the richest man in the world files for divorce, it makes headlines. The news that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie Bezos, were parting ways has been trending since the announcement on January 9. The big question: how do you divide an empire worth $135 billion between two people? [...]
Richard Bellah founded Bellah Perez, PLLC in 1985. But how did he get here? From being forced to branch out into many areas of law while working in an office with no room for staff, Bellah created a firm delivering help and advice on family law, bankruptcy, personal injury, estate planning, real estate, business, [...]
A deed in lieu of foreclosure transfers your property back to the lender — you give the mortgage company your home to avoid a foreclosure on the property. This is an alternative to foreclosure and/or short sale, as an attempt to release you from debt. In Arizona, when you deed the property back, any debts [...]
Though crowned “man’s best friend”, dogs are still born with the instincts of their wilder canine relatives, and represent a potential liability for owners. Even if your furry pal seems like the gentlest creature in the world, you should be aware of Arizona’s dog liability laws. It’s Not Likely to Happen to Me, Right? You [...]
You’ve decided it’s not working anymore. Perhaps the reason is simple life change — you’re a different person now. Or maybe there’s just a mountain of little things that have built up over the years, and you’re not sure how they can be untangled again. Whatever the reason, you know your marriage is in trouble. [...]
More than ever, debt is plaguing most Americans. While there are many solutions (and just as many scams) to resolve debt, one tactic is increasingly popular among elderly homeowners: reverse mortgages. If you’re 62 or older, own your home, and meet the necessary qualifications, you can use your house as collateral for a loan. The [...]
Anyone who’s seen film noir classic Double Indemnity knows insurance investigators are sharp. A Danish woman recently found this out the hard way. Since 2008, she’d been receiving yearly $30,000 payments from her insurance company for a whiplash injury, until it was revealed her claims were fraudulent. Her use of a fitness app proved her [...]
