Child Custody – The Basics
When people who are married or living together have children, their religion, family traditions, personal parenting philosophies, and other factors guide them in making decisions about how to raise their ...
Alternatives to the Traditional Divorce Case
A divorce is processed through the Alaska court system like any other civil case is. However, there are alternatives to traditional divorce – and one of them may be right ...
AK Divorce Law – The Basics on Property Division
During a marriage, spouses manage their finances and raise their children according to their personal values and family traditions. Unless one or both of them decide to end the marriage, ...
When Parties Cannot Settle: An Outline of the Pre-trial and Trial Process
When two parties are involved in a divorce settlement involving children, they will not always agree when it comes to legal and/or physical custody. If the two parties cannot agree, ...
Attorney’s Fees and Costs: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
As an attorney that focuses on divorce and family law, I often receive questions about what to expect with regards to attorney fees and costs in a divorce case. If ...
4 Common Misconceptions About Child Custody
Over the years, I have found that clients have many misconceptions about child custody, as well as misconceptions about their rights and obligations under child custody order after the divorce. ...
What is a Legal Separation?
A legal separation offers couples an alternative to divorce in Alaska. Under Alaska law, a superior court judge can enter a decree of legal separation because there is an incompatibility ...
Sabotage: What You Can Do if Your Spouse Will Not Respond to Your Complaint for Divorce.
Recently, a client asked me if her spouse could prevent her from getting a divorce by not filing an answer to the complaint for divorce. The answer is no. One ...
Alaska Family Law Tips To Help Your Divorce From Becoming An Obsession
It is only natural for your divorce case to play a central role in your life. However, there is a point at which a client can become so obsessed about ...
Five Reasons Why A Premarital Agreement Might be Right for You
What is a prenuptial agreement? A premarital agreement (also known as a “prenuptial agreement” or “prenup” ) is a contract between two people who intend to marry. A prenuptial agreement ...