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You hear stories from friends and family about their divorce. TV shows and movies show divorce in extreme ways. These heard stories and made up shows create common wrong ideas about how divorce really works. Knowing the truth about Alaska divorce...
You might think of your pet as family, not property. Still, during a divorce, the law may treat pets differently than you expect. In Alaska, state law suggests that a pet’s well-being can matter in court decisions, which marks a shift from treating...
It can be difficult to decide which spouse keeps a pet after a divorce, especially if both have a strong attachment to it. With this in mind, it is important to know which factors can affect the division of pets post-divorce in Alaska. Which...
Courts in Alaska often consider equity when splitting the assets between spouses after a divorce. This means that the properties, financial assets and belongings of a divorcing couple are not always divided in a perfect 50/50 split. Instead, the...
Divorce is emotionally, financially and legally complex, and the choices you make during this process could have a significant impact on your future. If you are going through a divorce in Alaska, understanding the potential pitfalls can help you...
Divorce can be a complex and emotional process in Alaska. When beloved pets are in the middle, it adds yet another challenging layer of legal difficulty. In our state, pet custody isn’t just about ownership—it’s about what’s best for your furry...
Many Alaskans own all or part of their business and use their investment to make their income. In many situations, the business’s income and capital assets allow a person to provide a comfortable living for themselves and their families. Still,...
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...
When you’re going through a divorce, you may be thinking more about your emotions than your finances, but property division is a huge part of any divorce. It’s important that you know how to categorize your assets and debts as marital or separate...
Though Alaska does not recognize common-law marriages and does not offer the same protection to unmarried couples as it does to married ones, it does not leave unmarried parties without rights if they decide to end their relationship. They simply...