People in Alaska get divorced for many different reasons, but there are a lot of commonalities as well. In fact, there are five major reasons that lead to many divorces. Incompatibility One of the reasons marriages break up is incompatibility. Two people may simply...
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How visitation transportation should be conducted
Divorce is, unfortunately, the reality of many people in Alaska. Although divorce tends to remedy many of the issues that caused so much tension in the home, it also creates new problems if a child is involved. One particular issue that arises if a minor is involved...
Documents to bring to your family law attorney
Alaska residents who just started going through divorce proceedings may be planning to retain a family law attorney to help them with the process. If this is the case for you, you'll want to get some documents in order before going to speak with your attorney. There...
Complex custody case? Get a solid parenting plan
You and your spouse haven't had the perfect divorce. You've argued and disputed many things. Today, you're finally starting to look at your parenting plan and agreements, so you can work on setting up a quality lifestyle for your child.You have to put together a...
What happens when subjected to an Alaska protective order?
The intense emotions involved in interpersonal relationships can lead people to behave in irresponsible or even violent manners. A disagreement with your loved one may provoke uncontrollable anger or frustration that results in very loud arguments or a physical...
Can you seek sole custody of your children in an Alaska divorce?
Protecting the relationship that you have with your children may be the most important consideration in your upcoming divorce. Many couples have trouble agreeing on the terms for custody, and some people even attempt to use custody of their children as a way to punish...
5 steps to take when you’re getting ready to divorce
You've been thinking about getting a divorce, but you want to know that you have everything prepared before you talk to your spouse. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to prepare.The following are five things you can do, in order to have a smooth divorce....
When Alaskans had to ‘prove’ in court they should get divorced.
While getting divorced in Alaska is not necessarily a quick or emotionally easy, the legal process is much simpler than it used to be. In fact, divorce is less difficult to obtain than it was not so long ago.Traditionally, to get divorced you had to have legal grounds...
What am I supposed to do if I can’t make child support anymore?
Every parent wants to do right by their child. Whether you are the primary caregiver, are the one picking them up and dropping them off from school or are there as financial support, every bit of parenting counts. Helping financially in the form of child support can...
How protective orders can put an end to domestic violence
By the time you finish reading this blog, about 40 people will have been physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. While rates have declined since the mid-1990s, the number of victims is still sky high.Many authors and researchers tackle the topic...