Accusations of domestic violence carry significant consequences for the accused in Alaska. These allegations not only threaten one's freedom but can also result in serious personal and professional repercussions. Yes, you should be concerned about your future....
Couples often cite financial issues as the reason for their divorce. Maybe they had overwhelming debt that caused significant stress. Perhaps one person was unemployed and not contributing financially to the family, leading to tension. There are many ways financial...
When you initially got your divorce, your ex was ordered to pay child support. They begrudgingly did so for the first few years of the arrangement, but now they’ve started missing payments or maybe they refuse to make those child support payments entirely. You still...
In some cases, non-custodial parents may try to avoid paying child support. However, in cases where parents are separated or divorced, the non-custodial parent is typically obligated to contribute financially to the upbringing of their children. The purpose of child...
Going through a divorce or separation is tough. It gets more challenging with domestic violence, especially when it involves kids. Knowing how Alaska courts handle these cases is vital to keep your children safe. How does domestic violence affect custody decisions?...
A child custody arrangement is a legal plan to help divorced parents organize the shared custody of their children. Custody arrangements may detail when each parent is expected to take responsibility for their children and what they are expected to provide. However,...
Like all other states, the family court in Arkansas prioritizes the best interests of the child in custody cases. As every family dynamic is unique, with children having different needs, the courts do not have a uniform definition of the best interests of the child....
If you and your soon-to-be ex share kids, you will need to keep communicating, probably for years to come. As much as you both might like to never have to speak to each other again, a total communications shutdown is simply not viable when kids are involved. Here are...
Divorcing parents can have a more challenging experience because, in addition to dealing with their own emotions, they need to support their kids. It can be difficult helping your children cope with a reality you are still trying to wrap your mind around. But it's...
Children deserve to be brought up in wholesome and happy family environments. More often than not, children develop deep bonds with their grandparents, which can provide love, support and stability. However, family issues such as divorce, custody disputes or strained...
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