Protecting Your Financial Privacy During Divorce
In the Alaska court system, court proceedings and court files are open to the public. There are some exceptions, such as Child in Need of Aid proceedings, but for the ...
Personal Property – Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
“Personal property” is a legal term that covers all property that is not real property. It includes intangible property such as stocks, bonds and business goodwill. It also includes tangible ...
Parenting Tips Revisited
In the past, I’ve offered some steps parents can take to prevent their children from feeling caught in the middle of a divorce. In response to this post, I received ...
Parenting Tips for Divorce and Beyond
A divorce will have a direct impact on your children’s emotional health and well-being, even after the decree has been signed and you and your ex-spouse have moved on with ...
Notes from the Courtroom
If you are involved in a custody case, you should assume that each text message and email you send to your spouse, as well as each voice message you leave, ...
More About the Collaborative Process
Collaborative family law or collaborative divorce is a shorthand reference for a process that allows couples to arrive at a final divorce settlement without going through traditional divorce litigation. What is ...
Finding a Divorce Attorney
If you are experiencing marital problems, consulting with a divorce attorney sooner rather than later is certainly a good idea. Our state bar association does not certify Alaska attorneys as ...
Divorce – A Short History
Most of the posts on this blog offer practical information and tips about the divorce process in Alaska. They also contain basic information about the laws that guide lawyers in advising their ...
Delay – The Hidden Cost of Going to Trial
Going through a divorce is emotionally challenging. In fact, in most cases, it’s downright unpleasant. It’s not surprising that a person going through a divorce wants the case to be ...