Many Alaska residents have likely entered residential leases with landlords before. A residential lease is very different from a commercial lease. When you rent a home from a landlord, you typically have little to no say in the terms of the lease. This is different...
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Is there anything unique about estate planning in Alaska?
Living in Alaska affords many freedoms that people in other states can only dream about, but one adult item that is inescapable is estate planning. Why? Because no matter where you live, at some point, you are going to pass away. Estate planning is critical to...
How is an out-of-state move handled under a parenting plan?
When parents are ending their marriage a certain amount of upheaval is inevitable for the child. The amount hinges on various factors including how well the parents can coordinate custody and parenting time; if their relationship is good enough that they can focus on...
Alaska allows pets to be part of protective orders
There are many reasons that victims of domestic violence stay in an abusive relationship longer than they should. They might be afraid of being stalked and harmed by their abuser if they leave. Perhaps they have nowhere to go. In situations involving children or...
Know the key factors with splitting a marital home in a divorce
Alaska couples who are ending their relationship – whether they were married or were in a domestic partnership – are likely to have accumulated property while they were together. Many owned a home. This can be of significant value with both sides having invested in it...
Choosing a business structure for your business
Choosing a type of structure for your business is one of the most important decisions you will ever make as a business owner. There are several business structures that people consider when starting a business, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited...
Divorce, custody and the best interests of the child standard
The end of a matrimonial union can be difficult; however, the end of parenting in the same home can be an emotional challenge and difficult to adapt to. While no one gets married to get a divorce, married parents do not often plan to not parent with their spouse....
Legal separation can be an alternative to divorce
Like some other states, Alaska allows married couples to pursue a legal separation instead of a divorce. The big difference between legal separation and divorce is that, even after a court issues a Decree of Legal Separation, the couple will remain legally married....
5 key terms to include in your music licensing agreement
Licensing your music can be exciting. It gives you the opportunity to monetize the art that you’ve poured your heart and soul into, and it can give you the sign of success that you’ve been looking for. Yet, music licensing can be incredibly complex. Licensing...
7 reasons why a landlord might deny a tenant to sublet a unit
In Alaska, tenants legally have the right to sublet their rental units. This can be a helpful option for tenants who need to relocate before their lease expires, such as when they're buying a house or moving in with a partner, without breaking their lease. If...