Domestic abuse may come in many forms and cause physical, emotional and financial distress. In some cases, abuse victims may be granted restraining orders by Alaska judges. Such an order typically requires an abuser to stay a certain distance away from a victim as...
In the list of states with the highest rates of domestic violence, Alaska consistently ranks in the top ten. Due to these high rates, Alaskan lawmakers have taken steps to crack down on the crimes. The state of Alaska takes domestic violence very seriously, and this...
Enjoying time with grandchildren is a part of life many people look forward to. However, when conflicts arise with the children’s parents, grandparents might find access to their grandchildren limited or lost. In Alaska, grandparents have rights when it comes to...
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...
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....
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