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If you are facing divorce, you probably wonder how much of your military spouse’s retired pay you stand to receive. However, another question concerns the military benefits you enjoyed during your marriage. How will the divorce affect your eligibility for those...
Parents with an upcoming custody hearing may be extremely concerned about how the judge will factor in the children's preferences. Though this is a valid worry, courts in Alaska do take some children's desires into consideration when ruling on custody arrangements. Is...
You undoubtedly have heard some divorce horror stories from your friends, coworkers or relatives. While it is true some marriages end in bitter and protracted court battles, many couples pursue friendlier divorces. That is, rather than going through a long court...
Divorce is often stressful. When you are trying to end a same-sex marriage and you live in an area that can still be behind on the times, it can be even tougher. If this situation sounds familiar, the first thing to know is that you are not alone. Representation is...
Not every divorce involves an order to pay spousal support. There is a common misconception that spouses should have the same resources and standard of living that they shared over the course of a marriage. Courts do not generally require people paying support to give...
Formally adopting a stepchild can benefit and strengthen families. Also, there may be practical utility in formalizing the parent-child relationship. Going through the process of adoption offers several legal advantages. People who are raising stepchildren should...
When you want to start a family, your sexual orientation should never stop you. For some LGBTQ couples, however, it does. In 2015, the legal landscape started to change for LGBTQ-headed families in the United States when the Supreme Court ruled that states must grant...
A qualified domestic relations order legally requires the division of a retirement account in a divorce. The Alaska court will issue a QDRO that mandates the transfer of a portion of a person's retirement funds to his or her former spouse. Review the basics about...
Deciding to end your marriage can be a stressful and upsetting choice. The cost of a typical divorce and court proceedings can add additional tension and worry to the situation. Mediation is an alternative option to a standard divorce. It will keep you out of the...
Perhaps you receive a long-awaited promotion at work, but the new position means that you and your eight-year-old son will have to relocate. The move requires modification to the child custody agreement that has been in place since you and your former spouse divorced....
