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Adoption can be a good choice for people who can not or wish not to have biological children. However, the process can be lengthy, and the regulations surrounding the process can be daunting, even to those who are otherwise well-versed in family law. Here are some of...
Co-parenting after divorce can become challenging as the needs of children and parents change over time. At some point, one parent's circumstances may necessitate an out-of-state move. If you or your ex must move out of state, you will have to modify your custody and...
Same-sex couples gained marriage equality in June 2015, providing a cause for celebration. This same decision also paved the way for legalizing adoption by same-sex parents. How does Alaska determine child custody when the marriage does not work out? Despite the...
Divorce is always difficult, especially when you and your spouse have children. If the father of your children is in the armed services, know that the military considers child support a service member's duty. Officers can dole out punishments to those in their command...
When you marry someone with a child, you do not just make a commitment to your spouse; you also accept the child as part of your family. In many families, the stepparent's role is no different from that of a biological parent, which is why stepparents often choose to...
Adoption creates a long-term relationship between the adoptive parents and a child. This process will make the adoptive parents legally responsible for all decisions related to the child. A child is eligible for adoption if no biological parent has parental rights due...
People typically turn to litigated divorce when they decide to separate from their spouse and end their marriage. Mediation is an alternative solution that may work better for your situation and help to preserve an amicable relationship with your ex. There are several...
Experiencing a divorce comes with a great deal of stress and uncertainty. Same-sex couples who decide to split likely feel even greater uncertainty if they do not understand where their situation stands in the eyes of the law. In general, any couple moving forward...
Going into the divorce process, one of your biggest concerns was likely how ending your marriage would affect your children. Although divorce can affect your children, it is something that happens to many families every year. According to the Centers for Disease...
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a way for courts to divide retirement benefits in a divorce. The beneficiary, or alternate payee, is typically the ex-spouse. However, retirement plans can also pay a child or other dependent. Splitting marital property...