Adoption is a complex process and requires extensive research. One mistake could cause unanticipated losses in money, time and energy. This is why it is important to familiarize oneself with how adoption works in their state to ensure a smooth process. Part of one’s...
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Family Law
Child custody issues may be maternal gatekeeping
You likely got a divorce because you and your ex-spouse had a myriad of problems that you could not work through. Some of those problems may have involved your children, but more often than not, none of those marital problems had anything to do with your children....
How does domestic violence affect my custody case?
Getting out of an abusive relationship or marriage is extremely difficult, especially when you share a child with your abuser. It may take you several attempts to leave, and once you do, you are likely to be concerned about custody. You might assume that in custody...
Can I lose my tax refund because of unpaid child support?
For Alaska parents responsible for paying child support, you know that juggling that obligation, while maintaining your own standard of living is challenging. However, if you find yourself struggling or think you may fall behind, contact your divorce and family law...
Modifying an order for child custody in an Alaska divorce
Enduring the process of a divorce in Alaska can be an exhausting ordeal. When the judge signs the final order regarding child custody, child support, asset division and other matters, many individuals think that the ordeal is over. Of course, life is never certain,...
Should I enter into a prenuptial agreement?
Engaged couples in Juneau often have a lot on their plates, from wedding planning to buy a home. As they look excitedly into the future, the last thing they may want to do is consider what will happen if their marriage ends. However, discussing that possibility is...
Shared child custody and time-sharing
In Alaska family law cases, children’s needs must be treated with great care. The custody and parenting time schedule is a frequent topic of dispute. It is important to understand what options are available. In some cases, one parent will have primary custody and the...
How to build a best interests argument in your child custody case
Child custody disputes are often emotionally charged events that can have a tremendous impact on you and your relationship with your child. But regardless of how conflictual your child custody dispute is, you have to make the arguments that are necessary to support...