It’s not unusual for finances in Arkansas to change after a divorce. Individuals must provide their income when they’re applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as "food stamps," and it’s important to know how to classify child...
For many divorcing parents in Alaska and around the country, having “the talk” with their children is the step in the process they dread the most. Parents know that divorce can be psychologically traumatizing for young children, but they also realize that remaining in...
In Alaska, the issue of withholding visitation because of unpaid child support is a complex one. The state follows a strict policy regarding child support. Visitation and child support When a parent fails to pay child support, the other parent may not withhold...
Alaska couples who are facing the end of their marriages have many bases to cover, especially when there is a substantial amount of marital property or debt. In order to help alleviate the financial and emotional wrath of divorce, it is a good idea to make a list of...
Getting divorced in Alaska is often quite stressful. There's a lot to manage, including dividing assets, establishing a new household, and coping with feelings of loss and sadness. Interactions with in-laws can be awkward even if your Alaska divorce is amicable. Set...
It is prevalent for people to sometimes show narcissistic tendencies across the United States, including Alaska. But that does not always equate to narcissistic personality disorder or the narcissistic abuse cycle. What is narcissism? Narcissism is extreme...
It is possible to appeal a State of Alaska Child Support Services Division order. There are certain restrictions in place on what you can appeal and within what time frame. Some issues are for the Alaska Superior Court rather than the Office of Administrative...
It can be a difficult situation when one spouse wants a divorce but the other doesn't in Alaska. You may feel like you are stuck in limbo, not knowing what to do or how to make things right. The good news is that there are steps you can take to have a desirable...
The breakdown in communication is often a contributing factor in divorce in Alaska. However, even during the divorce process, couples will need to continue communicating as they seek to resolve their divorce issues. Communicating successfully with an ex during divorce...
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...