If you feel that your ex is exposing your children to unnecessary risks, you may – very understandably – be stressed and wondering whether you have any legal options that can help you keep your kids safer. Thankfully, understanding how to address these concerns...
Family Law
How retirement accounts can complicate divorce negotiations
Spouses preparing for divorce have a lot of financial matters to address. They may own a home together. If either spouse has a well-paid job, then the chances are good that they may have begun saving for retirement. Retirement savings accounts are important for...
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...
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...
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...
6 negotiation skills are helpful in a divorce
Certain skills come in handy, not only in a business setting, but in your private life, as well. If you’re one of many married people in Alaska who struggles to communicate effectively with your spouse, you both might benefit from improving your negotiation skills. If...
Is your child custody plan ready for the holidays?
Navigating a divorce is never easy for Alaska parents or those in other states. Some cases are more complex than others, yet most families experience stress and disruption in their daily lives, at least for a time, when a set of parents decides to go their separate...