Anchorage Family Law Blog For Men
What 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...
Signs 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...
Important 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...
Steps after being denied child visitation
Parents in Alaska who are denied visitation with their children may find the experience devastating. However, before taking any action, it is important that they know exactly why their visitation rights were taken away and what they have to do to get them back. The...
The importance of focusing on children in a parenting schedule
Creating a parenting schedule for parents in Alaska who are getting a divorce can present some challenges. The purpose of such a schedule is to ensure that the child's relationship with each parent is maintained, but some parents may be tempted to use it as a weapon...
Reasons to leave a financial adviser when a marriage ends
Getting a divorce in Alaska may mean getting a separate financial adviser as well. This is partially because it is important to be as independent as possible during the divorce process. It is also because there could be conflicts of interest if one spouse has a...
How to cope and then succeed as a dad after divorce
If you are about to begin your divorce process, one of the main worries you can have is with custody and how much time you will be spending with your kids. The good news for dads is that even though history has shown that moms have typically received more custody time...
Joint custody is often the right decision
Divorced fathers in Alaska and throughout the country typically want to have custody rights to their children. This can be a good idea no matter how old a child is. Shared parenting often results in children who have stronger relationships with their parents and...
Tips for fathers seeking child custody
Fathers in Alaska who are hoping to maintain positive relationships with their children may wonder what is involved in the custody process. First, it's important to understand the different types of custody. Some people may think of custody as being about which parent...
Parallel parenting and child custody
Child custody arrangements in Alaska can take several forms. Sole custody is rare, but a court will order it if it's in the child's best interests. In most cases, however, some level of joint custody will be ordered. The court's decision when ordering joint custody...
