When the family unit breaks up and the parents go their separate ways, a top priority is helping the children adjust to a new chapter in their lives.Living in two homes is often a strange, new experience for children, but you can help them adapt and ensure that...
When police officers in Alaska make a DUI stop, they may ask the driver to perform a field sobriety test. If the driver fails, they may then use these results as probable cause for a DUI arrest.The first thing you need to know is that the law does not require you...
Alaska courts will include a child support order in the final divorce judgment. The court determines support amounts and schedules based on official guidelines as well as its own assessment of the child's best interests.Sometimes, circumstances change and the terms of...
Each year, more and more states legalize marijuana medicinally, recreationally or both. In Alaska, both are legal. However, the state still has laws regarding its proper use. Only those who are at least 21 years old can possess or use the substance, but they...
Beginning the divorce process means thinking about property division as well. While some spouses may come to an agreement about who gets what, others may need to fight it out in court.In Alaska, the law adopts an equitable distribution approach. This means that...
Congratulations on getting engaged! Amid all the wedding planning activities, there is one thing to consider. Should you get a prenup before saying I do? The practice has become increasingly common, but you are unsure if it is the right thing to do.Opposers argue that...
If police officers stop you and suspect a DUI, they will likely ask you to take a breathalyzer test. People who get a result of blood alcohol content exceeding the legal limit of 0.08 percent often assume there is no point in fighting the charges that ensue. How can...
Nobody gets married with the anticipation that they will eventually get divorced. You are optimistic and in love, but the unfortunate truth is that divorce is a frequent occurrence. Its commonness is likely little comfort if you are in the midst of a separation, but...
Alaska pet owners considering divorce will have more to consider when it comes to their pets. Pets are no longer mere pieces of material property subject to division in a divorce. While one usually thinks of children when considering custody issues, pets are not...
You are struggling with your ex to figure out child custody issues. For example, perhaps you want joint custody while your ex wants sole custody. You go out to a bar one night, have a few drinks, leave, and the next thing you know, you are being pulled over and...
