Anchorage Family Law Blog For Men
Tips to help you be a successful divorced dad
Stereotypes regarding the way divorced parents relate to each other and their children have undergone radical changes across the country, and Alaska is no exception. If you are like a large percentage of today’s dads, you want a relationship with their kids that goes...
read moreCan grandparents contest custody and visitation rights?
When parents undergo a divorce in Alaska, sometimes it is in the child’s best interests to be in the custody of a grandparent or grandparents, rather than with one or the other parent. However, what do you do if you believe that the court has made a decision on the...
read moreHow Alaska’s military child custody law differs from other states
Child custody proceedings are part of any divorce with children involved. The majority of states in the US have addressed the child custody and visitation rights of military parents through the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act (UDPCVA). Alaska,...
read moreUnderstanding child custody for grandparents in Alaska
When the going gets tough in family matters, sometimes the situation arises where the grandparents may be the ideal guardian for a child or children whose parents are otherwise unable to provide a good living situation. In Alaska, it is possible for grandparents to...
read moreMaintain a strong relationship with kids as non-custodial parent
When Alaska couples divorce and one parent ends up as the non-custodial parent, it can be terrifying to think of a future without everyday access to the kids. As parents find a new normal, there must be ways to not only co-parent, but to maintain strong relationships...
read moreHandling summer vacation with kids after divorce
When facing the first summer after a divorce, you may have concerns about how vacation time with your children this year. If you are a noncustodial father, summer break might be the first time you will spend an extended amount of time with your children since the...
read moreCan accurate records help dads gain custody?
The courts in Alaska should not discriminate against dads when deciding who gets custody of kids after a divorce, but it may still be hard for you to obtain joint or full custody of your children. If the mother of your children is also filing for custody of your...
read moreWhat Alaska laws say about fathers’ rights
Fathers have a right to have and maintain a relationship with their children. Alaska laws regarding paternity and custody enforce and uphold this right. In addition, custody laws ensure that children have a right to have connection and contact with both parents....
read moreDeciding Alaska grandparents’ visitation rights
It is often said that it takes a village in order to raise a child. Unfortunately, however, some parents in Alaska may decide they do not want the help, or for their children to have contact with their extended families. While there is no specific law granting rights...
read moreVulnerable areas for men in divorce
Scientific studies traditionally rate the effects of divorce based on only one or two main areas. Popular areas of study are finance and health outcomes. When researchers limit studies to a subset of all possible effects in a phenomenon, particularly when a...
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