When you got married, you moved to Alaska to be with your spouse. Perhaps they were offered a job there, or maybe it was their home state, even though the two of you met elsewhere. However, after 10 years of marriage and the birth of a child, the two of you have...
Financial declaration is one of the challenging hurdles in a divorce. While stressful, providing a complete map of your assets, debts and income is a crucial step to achieving a peaceful divorce. Additionally, the courts require couples to submit a detailed financial...
Going through a divorce can be a stressful and lengthy process. While you wait for the judge’s final order, searching for insights on child support can help you make informed decisions. However, misinformation can lead to costly mistakes that keep you tied to the...
Family relationships can become strained. When this happens, grandparents often worry about their connections with grandchildren. Are you a grandparent with limited access to your grandchildren? You might wonder if the legal system can help. Understanding grandparent...
Married couples generally work to combine their lives. Sometimes, spouses experience good fortune or challenges during their marriages that make them worry about their financial exposure. Other times, misconduct during the marriage might lead to either spouse worrying...
Discussions about visitation usually center on parents. When parents stop living together or divorce, they have to work out a shared custody arrangement in most cases. Sometimes, one parent only requests visitation instead of pursuing as much parenting time as...
The end of a marriage is never easy, and emotions can run high during the process. Many people turn to social media for comfort, connection or simply as an outlet for their thoughts. However, what feels like just a harmless post can sometimes cause unexpected problems...
When parents separate or divorce, the fact remains that they will continue to have some type of relationship while they’re raising their children. Whether it’s done through mediation or litigation, they must develop a parenting plan that ensures the children will...
People considering divorce usually have two main options available. They can ask a family law judge to review their circumstances and apply state law. Contested or litigated divorces require that the spouses provide evidence supporting their claims about marital...
When divorcing couples aren’t able to negotiate a property division agreement on their own, they turn to the court. Courts are required to follow the property division laws of their state. Most states follow the equitable distribution system, where property is divided...
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