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...
Anchorage Legal Issues Blog
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...
Shared child custody isn’t always the best option
Throughout the year, many Alaska parents will decide to file for divorce. Perhaps you will be one of them. Making such a decision will undoubtedly have a significant impact on your children’s lives, as you know. However, if you achieve a child custody agreement...
Hiding assets during property division is not okay
Alaska does not technically operate under community property laws in a divorce. However, if a pair of spouses wishes to split marital assets 50/50, they’re free to do so. Otherwise, an equitable division can be determined. Neither type of agreement will be fair,...
What is expungement, and who qualifies for one?
The Alaska criminal justice system recognizes certain laws that enable someone convicted of a crime to essentially have it removed from his or her criminal record. If you were eligible for this option in a similar situation, wouldn’t you consider requesting it? The...
3 defense strategies for Alaska DUI
If an Alaska police officer takes you into custody for suspected drunk driving, the next weeks or months of your life may be quite stressful. You might have to take time off work to attend legal appointments, which can place your job at risk. If someone suffered...
Can Alaska parents use child support to pay their mortgage?
Just because you no longer wanted to be married to your spouse doesn’t mean that you are unwilling to provide for the financial needs of your children. As most Alaska parents do, you take your responsibilities seriously and want to keep your children’s best interests...
Refusing a chemical DUI test in Alaska is a misdemeanor crime
If an Alaska police officer thinks you have been driving under the influence of alcohol, he or she will no doubt try to establish probable cause to take you into custody. Prior to that, the officer must have a legitimate reason to make a traffic stop, such as...
6 advantages gained by collaborative divorce
Not every couple going through divorce can work together to negotiate an agreement. However, for those who have that ability, the collaborative approach to divorce may be the right choice. In collaborative divorce, the divorcing spouses – working alongside their...

