Not everyone accused of a drug offense has necessarily broken the law. There are a variety of scenarios in which people who do not use drugs may end up arrested mistakenly for a drug offense. Many other drug cases in the Alaska criminal justice system specifically...
Anchorage Legal Issues Blog
Undervaluing a home can lead to an unfair divorce outcome
Divorce involves many complicated decisions. Couples have to decide what happens with their property and how to continue meeting their joint financial obligations. If they have minor children, they must discuss how they intend to share parental rights and...
3 types of parenting arrangements worth considering
Parents are faced with difficult decisions when their romantic relationship ends. For example, they need to decide what type of parenting arrangement they’ll use. There are many factors that go into this decision. Some of these include the dynamic between parents and...
How the beliefs of jurors can impact self-defense claims
People in Alaska have the right to defend themselves under certain circumstances. State statutes specifically outline the scenarios in which a self-defense claim is a proper response to allegations of committing a violent crime. Depending on whether someone used...
What exactly is a parenting plan?
A parenting plan may address any number of issues related to child custody, parenting time schedules, decision-making responsibilities and other important details related to a child's upbringing. It serves as a legally binding set of co-parenting or parallel parenting...
DUI — PAS versus EBT testing
You’re driving along an Alaska roadway when a patrol car behind you flashes its red and blue lights. You quickly realize that a police officer is attempting a traffic stop. You pull over, then the officer approaches your window and asks to see your driver’s license,...
Divorce from a narcissist — protect yourself
Recovering from a relationship with a narcissist takes a long time. A narcissistic spouse can cause a lot of emotional damage. If you file for a divorce, be ready to protect your well-being and your financial interests. Chances are that your spouse won’t make things...
How do supervised child custody transfers work?
If you’re a parent considering filing for a divorce in Alaska, you’ll want to think ahead regarding all the issues that will have an impact on your children’s lives. With careful planning and a strong support network, you can help your children come to terms with your...
Downsides of a bird nest child custody plan
Many parents in Alaska and throughout the country will be filing for divorce this year. Some have only one child while others have several, yet something they all have in common is that they want to minimize the amount of stress and disruption their divorce causes in...
A DUI could have IID implications
If an Alaska police officer pulls you over, then winds up taking you into custody for drunk driving, it can have immediate, as well as far-reaching consequences in your private life, as well as your career. Facing drunk charges is no small matter, even if you do not...