Few things are more joyful than welcoming a new life into the world. A father will look into his little one’s eyes and vow to always be there for them and protect them from harm. What many fathers may not realize is that unless they are listed on the birth...
Domestic violence can be unique from one situation to the next. It generally focuses on a family member, so the makeup of the family itself is going to play a role. There are also many different types of actions that could result in allegations of domestic violence....
If you’re going through a divorce, you may decide that you don’t actually want to sell your house. You’d like to keep it and continue living there. Your spouse agrees, as long as you will trade other assets of similar value for it, like investments. They still want it...
Parents who aren’t in a romantic relationship have to determine what type of parenting style they should use. There are a few different options, one of which is parallel parenting. Parallel parenting allows the children to have a meaningful relationship with both...
Divorce can have significant financial implications beyond the emotional toll on individuals. Understanding these financial impacts is crucial for anyone navigating or contemplating divorce. Division of Assets and Liabilities One of the primary financial...
Domestic violence is a crisis-level problem in Alaska. According to recent estimates, it affects nearly 50% of Alaska women, and many men as well. Because of the severity of the problem, the authorities take an extremely harsh approach to domestic violence, imposing...
After divorce, there’s a risk of something known as parental alienation syndrome. This can dramatically impact a parent’s relationship with their own child moving forward. Parental alienation happens when one parent attempts to turn the child against the other parent....
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is that it impacts the entire family. Spouses will have to take a completely different direction in life post-divorce, and this can impact the children. Grandparents may be overlooked, but they can also feel the effects of...
When parents divorce, they have to put their children’s best interests before all other things – and that starts with a carefully drafted parenting plan. While there are a lot of different issues that have to be addressed in a parenting plan, one area that can easily...
Trying to communicate with an ex about the children can sometimes feel like you’re pulling teeth from a tiger. It’s usually best to have clear guidelines about how communication will be handled. Sometimes, it may seem easier to just send messages with your child since...
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