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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...
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...
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...
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....
Adoption provides children in need the opportunity of a permanent loving home. However, the adoption system has unique regulations and procedures to ensure children find secure and nurturing environments. In Alaska, prospective adoptive parents must meet certain...
Establishing a child’s physical care and who gets decision-making authority over them is important to parents, regardless of whether they are married or not. However, it is undeniable that establishing child custody is especially crucial for unwed parents....
Divorcing Alaskan couples with children may draft a parenting plan to address child custody and visitation issues. The plan will then be submitted to the court for evaluation and will be ordered only if the court finds that the plan caters to the child’s best...
Parental alienation is more common than many people realize, which is attributable, at least in part, to the ease with which a parent can manipulate their child. Children can be gullible, making the lies told to them even more powerful and damaging. Additionally,...
The shared assets and liabilities you painstakingly amassed as a married couple through the years are also the reasons why your divorce is now an increasingly painful process by the minute. Marital property and debt refer to anything acquired and owed during the...
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...