J M Benavidez, LDP

03/06/2019

Justice and accountability. As they should be.

The State Bar of Arizona has filed a formal complaint alleging misconduct by Maricopa County prosecutor Juan Martinez.

02/05/2019

Sadly, construction defect claims are not uncommon and are typically shocking examples of the lack of care or concern for those people who will suffer most - the home owners. This situation is even more shameful because the entire endeavor was publicised as an act of community service.

NEW ORLEANS — Two years after Hurricane Katrina devastated this city, Brad Pitt announced his Make It Right Foundation. The goal, the actor said, was to do what local, state and the federal governm…

01/21/2019

As this impossible situation drags on; the impact to every day Americans must not be forgotten. Economic stressors can exacerbate already difficult personal relationships. Be kind to one another.

'It just feels like such a betrayal,' says one impacted government contractor

01/09/2019

Happy New Year. I hope everything is ready for new beginnings. The Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure have changed significantly and new rules became effective on January 1, 2019. You can review the Rules here:

01/02/2018

Happy New Year everyone. If you haven't reviewed your child support recently it might be time.

11/04/2017

There is much to keep track of with this Administration, with so much information right now I wanted to share this information as to how the changes to the tax code may significantly impact divorce.

http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-gop-tax-plan-divorce-penalty-2017-11

09/18/2017

06/23/2017

Here's some really important information about Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, Rule 69 Agreement - which rule can be used to modify existing Family Court Orders. If you need assistance preparing a formalized Rule 69 Agreement, please contact me.

04/13/2017

Did you know that the Bar Associations in most States offer a referral service to connect you with an attorney in the appropriate field to answer your questions? The fee for the consultation is typically paid to the referring Association and is minimal. In Maricopa County, the referral service is operated by the Maricopa County Bar Association for a fee of $35.00. You are provided with contact information for the attorney who will then provide you with a 30 minute consultation for no additional charge - often by phone. You can reach the Maricopa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at (602) 257-4434. Consulting with an attorney before retaining the services of a document preparer will help you determine if document preparation services are the right choice for you.

04/12/2017

As a supporter, and user, of the oxford comma, I say aha, take that comma haters! Especially you, Shannon Sigrid Bradley !

A class-action lawsuit about overtime pay for truck drivers hinged entirely on a debate that has bitterly divided friends, families, and foes.

02/16/2017

I found this website to be extremely helpful, I hope you will too.

Divorce and breakups create challenges for the whole family. Whatever the reason for the split—and whether or not you wanted it—the breakup of a long-term, committed relationship can turn your whole world upside down and trigger all sorts of painful and unsettling feelings. And when children are inv...

02/16/2017

Hard to believe that we have clicked off the first six weeks of 2017 already. Only 46 weeks left to this year. If you have a child that is graduating high school this year and has already turned 18 or will turn 18 before graduation, it is time to make an application to the Court to stop your order of wage assignment. Contact me. I can help.