Anchorage Family Law Blog For Men
Understanding 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...
read moreWhat becomes of your military benefits post-divorce?
If you are like many military service men or women who find themselves faced with divorce, your biggest concern next to who gets the children is, what becomes of your benefits? Whether you currently live comfortably on military retirement benefits in Alaska or are...
read moreSigns of domestic violence against men are not always recognized
When people think about domestic violence, they most often think of a stereotypical situation involving a man abusing a woman. Although this situation does occur, men are also often abused by women. In Alaska, at least one out of four men has experienced physical...
read moreImportant issues involving military members and child custody
Divorced parents in Alaska who are in the military may face additional hurdles regarding child custody. Being active in the military and facing the possibility of deployment does not disqualify a parent from getting primary physical custody. However, some military...
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