Family Law

Marriage is generally intended to be a lifelong commitment. However, there are situations wherein a union is not valid in the eyes of the law, and annulment becomes a viable option. Annulment differs from divorce in that it declares a marriage null and void as if it...

In some cases, there will be questions about paternity that could hinder someone’s access to their child. For instance, a father may want parenting time rights but not be listed on the birth certificate. Or a mother may be interested in getting child support payments...

Ideally, parents play an active and positive role in the lives of their children until they become adults and well after that point. They put the best interests of their children first in all major decisions. In the real world, not all parents consistently meet the...

When parents get divorced and have to split up parenting time or physical custody of their children, there are many different factors that the court will use. If parents cannot come to an agreement on their own, the court can make a ruling. Some of the factors they...

The holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, but this time can present unique challenges for co-parents. Navigating the holidays post-divorce or separation doesn't have to be a minefield of stress and conflict. With careful planning...

When unmarried parents in Alaska have a child, it is important to consider a paternity test. Establishing legal paternity is a harder barrier for unmarried couples, because, for married parents, the legal paternity is automatically established. Paternity and the law...

Divorcing Alaskan parents must go to court to have custody decided. It’s important to understand the state’s child custody laws. What factors are considered when determining child custody? As is the case in many other states when it comes to determining child custody,...

Regarding family law in Alaska, it’s easy to confuse guardianships and conservatorships. Achieving the milestones you’ve set, however, calls for a distinction between the two. Overall, one is ideally for young children who are without parents. The other is a provision...