Domestic violence charges can be serious for families and individuals. Because domestic violence impacts individuals, families, communities and society as a whole, the family law system provides resources to help. As a result, those dealing with domestic violence in...
Are you thinking about getting a divorce? If so, then there’s probably a lot on your might. You might be emotional about the idea of ending a relationship that you have struggled to maintain for years, or you might have serious reservations about how the process will...
Parents in Alaska can have a very difficult job in raising their children. They want to make sure they receive what they need day to day as well as what they need to grow into productive, responsible adults. So, as they are raising their children, they are required to...
In Anchorage and throughout Alaska, many marriages do not work out. These unions end in divorce. While this is unfortunate, there are times when it is necessary and the parties will benefit from moving on. Still, there are inevitable issues that will arise and be in...
Alaska has some of the strictest DUI penalties in the nation. Even first-time offenders face the prospect of a short sentence. And repeat offenders may receive felony charges depending on the circumstances of their arrest. If you've received a DUI, understanding the...
When arrested for sex offenses in Anchorage and across Alaska, the potential ramifications go beyond jail time and fines. It can negatively impact a person’s family life, professional life and cause untold problems that are difficult if not outright impossible to...
Many people find themselves struggling when they end up in a situation they did not expect and cannot control. For you and many other Alaska residents, that situation may be divorce. Perhaps, you saw the signs that your relationship was coming to an end, or maybe you...
An Alaska grand jury recently indicted a nurse practitioner following the opioid overdose-related death of a 22-year-old woman. The woman faces felony drug distribution charges, and both she and a co-defendant face manslaughter charges. These are some of the most...
Being charged with burglary in Alaska can be cause for alarm on many levels. What are the long and short term implications for one's future? What does it do to one's employment options if one faces jail time? What are one's rights while facing the charges and how...
When you're at home during the evening or middle of the night and hear an unexpected knock at your door, it can be quite startling, especially if the knock is more of a rapping or pounding than a quiet tapping sound. The sudden noise can cause your heart to beat to...
