| RESOURCES | |||
Have you thought about handling your own domestic matter such as a dissolution (divorce) in Arizona. If you make some notes of birth dates, social security numbers, addresses and similar information you can visit a site prepared by the Supreme Court to try to do it yourself. Click here. To get an idea of what the child support obligation may be, if you know how much each parent earns, who pays for the insurance and the number of days the children spend with each parent under the parenting plan, you can try to calculate the amount by clicking here. At some point, when child support or spousal maintenance is an issue, or if you are getting ready for a settlement conference before your trial, you will need to complete an affidavit of income and expenses. This form does most of the math for you. Click here. |
|||
Starting a business, or revising a growing business can be a daunting task. It is always a good idea to talk to a lawyer before getting too far down the road. However, when you are getting started, you should determine whether you want to register your trade name or trade mark. To check for availability of names, visit the Secretary of State by clicking here. Early in your development, it is appropriate to determine the legal form of business entity that is best for your needs. Whether you are considering a Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Limited or General Partnership or Sole Proprietorship, visiting your lawyer will provide some sound advice. To get the basic information that you might need to save time and make your interview more meaningful, visit the Corporation Commission and check out the filings and fees that are necessary. Click here. Of course, you will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and you can find that by clicking here. When you hire employees you can find the necessary W-4 here and the Immigration Form 9 here. Arizona State Tax information is available here. |
|||
With the ease and availability of information, due diligence has reached a new level. Curious about whether any prospective associates have spent some time in the legal system? Visit the Clerk of the Superior Court and you will also find out what is going on at the Court House. Click here. You can find out where folks own property by visiting the Assessor, click here, learn what the Planning and Zoning Commission is up to by clicking here or dig in to the ever entertaining Pima County Code by clicking here. |
|||
| Doing your own legal research is never really
recommended unless you have some background in the area. However,
there are sites that do provide some interesting information. Once
again, the firm does not vouch for any of the information contained on the
sites and Phil Grant's practice is limited to Arizona:
|
|||
| . | |||