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...
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Mediation could help you resolve disagreements pre-divorce
If divorce has become a consideration, it is likely that you and your ex no longer see eye-to-eye on many important topics. From what you spend your household income on to how you parent your kids, many issues can become points of contention for the end of a...
Possible outcomes of adoption: When adoptions fail
Something that surprises some people is the idea that an adoption can fail. Adoptions can, and sometimes do, fail between the time when the child is placed in the home and the adoption is finalized. Adoptions sometimes also fail after finalization if the parents can't...
Time to adopt: Adoption in Anchorage
You've always wanted to start a family with your spouse, but you've found it difficult to do so. Though you've tried time and time again, it just doesn't seem to happen for you.This year, you've decided to start looking into adoption, so you can start the family...
What is a military family care plan and why is it important?
The military life isn't easy, but for the men and women who choose to serve, the need to take care of their children is just as important as anyone else. Because of the nature of life in the service, there are special precautions that they must take to ensure that...
A child support modification could improve your financial state
You have every intention of paying child support in full and on time, but that doesn't mean that things can't go wrong with your finances. From losing your job (and the paycheck that comes along with it) to a serious medical concern, your circumstances could change to...
How can virtual visits help parents in the military?
Being a parent in the military is a challenge, even when they live at home with you. When you are divorced and they live with the other parent, things can get much more difficult. The very nature of your job and the possibilities that come along with it can mean that...
Understanding divorce laws in Alaska
When getting divorced in the United States, you must understand the laws that apply in your state, since these heavily influence the process. In Alaska, it is possible to file for "no-fault" as well as "fault" based divorces. This gives you several options to weigh...
3 tips to care for yourself during a divorce
The end of a marriage is a problematic time in your life because you are dealing with the end of one way of life and venturing into the unknown. It doesn't matter if the marriage was a great one or a rocky one. You will still likely feel some sense of loss from the...
Divorce mediation: Questions you need to answer
If you're facing the divorce process and interested in easing tension, mediation is one of the best ways of doing so. While there are times when litigation is necessary, don't go down this path until you first understand what mediation has to offer.There are many...