The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is usually a special, cherished one. However, even when grandparents have been an important part of a child’s life, situations might arise when a parent might attempt to limit their access to the children. In...
Failing to make child support payments could result in penalties such as a fine, the loss of professional licenses or time in an Alaska jail. However, it may be possible to avoid some or all of them if you make a good faith effort to pay what you can in a timely...
When Alaska parents get a divorce or separation, they need to focus on their children. Child support is one of the biggest priorities. It’s important to know who is required to pay. Who must pay child support? After a divorce or separation, if children are involved,...
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,...
Parents in Alaska going through a divorce will not only need to work through the issues that led to the breakup but will also need to figure out how to help their children adjust to the changes that inevitably follow. Each child might react differently to the end of...
Domestic abuse may traumatize members of a household. When an abuser attacks, threatens or torments a spouse, child or another loved one, and the victims might be unsure about what to do. Sometimes, the victims could call the police and press charges after an assault....
If you and your spouse own a medical practice together in Alaska, you may be wondering what will happen if you get divorced. This is a difficult question to answer, as it will depend on the specific situation. In general, though, there are four things that you should...
After you've gone through the divorce process in Alaska, litigating in the family courts or negotiating a settlement, you will wind up with a final divorce decree from the court. This formal court order legally brings the marriage to an end. It is important to...
If your marriage comes to an end, you may be allowed to retain your Alaska home as part of the final divorce settlement. However, it's also possible that the home will be sold or ceded to your spouse instead. Let's take a closer look at what could happen to your home...
Divorcing a spouse whom you have children with can be a complex process. There are many issues that you need to consider before you finalize your divorce in the state of Alaska. One of them will be life insurance. If you do not come to a settlement, the judge can...
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