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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...
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...
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...
Even under ideal circumstances, divorcing a spouse can be challenging. If you are in the military, though, you may encounter additional obstacles you must overcome. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation about military divorces. Here are three myths...
Same-sex couples are gaining many legal protections in the U.S., including the right to marry. Still, LGBT couples often face legal and societal hurdles that heterosexual couples do not. In Alaska, same-sex couples may encounter unique family law issues, especially...
You’ve been a supportive spouse since your partner enlisted in the military; however, over time, it has been difficult to maintain a workable marriage. When more time is spent apart than together, this begins to weigh heavy on you, and it has finally reached the point...
No two relationships are the same, though state laws often have to define them anyway. Marriage isn’t the option for everyone, but how Alaska regards your household could have a big impact on your life. Alaska has one of the highest rates of unmarried couples living...
Noncustodial parents will usually have the right to visit with their children multiple days per month. In the digital age, though, these visitation rights do not only cover the right to visit with children in person. They also cover the right to visit with children...