Divorce can have significant financial implications beyond the emotional toll on individuals. Understanding these financial impacts is crucial for anyone navigating or contemplating divorce. Division of Assets and Liabilities One of the primary financial...
Domestic violence is a crisis-level problem in Alaska. According to recent estimates, it affects nearly 50% of Alaska women, and many men as well. Because of the severity of the problem, the authorities take an extremely harsh approach to domestic violence, imposing...
After divorce, there’s a risk of something known as parental alienation syndrome. This can dramatically impact a parent’s relationship with their own child moving forward. Parental alienation happens when one parent attempts to turn the child against the other parent....
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is that it impacts the entire family. Spouses will have to take a completely different direction in life post-divorce, and this can impact the children. Grandparents may be overlooked, but they can also feel the effects of...
When parents divorce, they have to put their children’s best interests before all other things – and that starts with a carefully drafted parenting plan. While there are a lot of different issues that have to be addressed in a parenting plan, one area that can easily...
Trying to communicate with an ex about the children can sometimes feel like you’re pulling teeth from a tiger. It’s usually best to have clear guidelines about how communication will be handled. Sometimes, it may seem easier to just send messages with your child since...
Even an amicable divorce can be upsetting. Just because a couple has gone their separate ways, doesn’t mean they don’t have fond memories and feelings. Children, in particular, can find divorce difficult. They may not yet be old enough to fully understand what has...
Divorce is more than just the dissolution of a marriage. It involves the untangling of intertwined lives, assets and emotions. Amidst all the turmoil, it’s easy to slip up and make mistakes that can lead to financial problems, prolonged legal battles and emotional...
In the midst of a divorce, you may be tempted to seek support and/or vent on social media. However, it's important to exercise caution when using platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram or YouTube during this sensitive time. The content that you share online can result...
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...
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