DIVORCE – Divorce

Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult life changes for many Alaskans. Divorce negotiations can be time-consuming and challenging to work through when a marriage ends on bad terms. But when a marriage ends amicably, and both parties agree on...

Appearing in family court in Alaska can be stressful, especially for those who aren’t familiar with how a court hearing or trial works. Divorce hearings and trials can be difficult because the results will determine how one moves on after a divorce, especially when it...

Property division is one aspect of divorce that many Alaskans find very stressful. Dealing with money and other assets can bring out the worst in people, especially when they’re already facing other life changes related to divorce. While dividing marital property may...

Divorce does not always come at a convenient time and many Alaskans find themselves dealing with difficult life circumstances when choosing to divorce. Pregnancy, while often a happy event, can cause some people who are in difficult marriages to question whether...

Many challenges come with filing for divorce in Alaska. Some people struggle with knowing when to file or how to start the process. Fortunately, filing for divorce is usually a straightforward process that can be completed with the proper paperwork. But when one party...

When someone in Alaska decides to end a marriage where domestic violence is involved, that individual must do everything possible to protect themselves and their children. Divorcing a violent abuser can be scary, but there are steps one can take to keep themselves and...

When preparing for a divorce in Alaska, one can expect many life changes. These changes may involve learning how to co-parent with one’s ex and moving to another home, but many changes are financially based. One may find it challenging to adapt to a new financial...

When someone goes through a divorce, they may experience many emotions. When a marriage is especially unhappy, one may feel relieved and hopeful. But even when one feels relieved that the marriage is over, feelings of grief are common simply because of the life...

When parents of minor children divorce in Alaska, they have many challenges to face when ensuring that the children are provided with love and stability in such a difficult time. Many states, Alaska included, require parents to educate themselves further about...

Many Alaskan parents may find that one of the hardest parts of marriage dissolution is breaking the news to the children. Kids may have many questions about their parents’ divorce and some of those questions may not be appropriate to answer, based on the situation and...