If you’re someone with a high net worth in Alaska, and you’re unhappy in your marriage, you may hesitate to begin divorce proceedings because you’re worried about losing your assets. While asset division is an essential part of a high-asset divorce, the process can...
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Maintaining a positive attitude during a divorce
Going through a divorce in Alaska often leaves one feeling lonely, stressed, and worried about the future. Staying positive during such a difficult life event can be difficult, but it’s important to remember that some good things can happen after one’s divorce is...
Child custody and domestic violence
There are many factors an Alaskan family court considers when determining child custody. Domestic violence is one factor that can greatly impact one’s co-parenting schedule. After a divorce, the court’s primary goal is to do what is best for the children, which means...
Residency requirements for an Alaska divorce
Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult times in someone’s life. Divorces usually come with many life changes and the process requires one to go through the proper procedures to complete the paperwork and steps needed to reach the end where the...
Getting started with a child support request
After a divorce or separation in Alaska, one parent is often ordered to pay child support to the other parent. This money usually goes to the parent with primary custody of the child. The funds can be used to help the primary parent pay for food, housing, clothing,...
Uncontested divorce in Alaska
Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult life changes for many Alaskans. Divorce negotiations can be time-consuming and challenging to work through when a marriage ends on bad terms. But when a marriage ends amicably, and both parties agree on...
Preparing to appear in family court for divorce hearing
Appearing in family court in Alaska can be stressful, especially for those who aren’t familiar with how a court hearing or trial works. Divorce hearings and trials can be difficult because the results will determine how one moves on after a divorce, especially when it...
What’s included in a child custody order?
When parents of minor children separate or divorce in Alaska, a custody order helps both sides know what to expect when it comes to co-parenting. A thorough custody order outlines all matters of custody so that each parent is prepared to provide care for the child...
Debt and property division during divorce
Property division is one aspect of divorce that many Alaskans find very stressful. Dealing with money and other assets can bring out the worst in people, especially when they’re already facing other life changes related to divorce. While dividing marital property may...
Receiving and sending child support payments
When parents separate or divorce in Alaska, one parent is usually required to pay child support to the other. Child support helps the parent with primary custody afford to care for the child and is intended to ensure that both parents offer financial support to their...