Anchorage Family Law Blog For Men
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...
read moreThe 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...
read moreReasons 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...
read moreHow 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...
read moreJoint 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...
read moreTips 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...
read moreParallel 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...
read moreTax tips for going through a divorce
Married couples who are separating in Alaska should be aware that tax laws regarding alimony will change for divorce agreements that are completed after the end of 2018. Starting on Jan. 1, 2019, alimony will no longer be tax-deductible for payers or tax-payable for...
read moreCould your Active Duty status hurt your chances for custody?
If you are currently fighting for custody, your active duty status could affect your case. Although a servicemember is always prepared, it is difficult to predict the outcomes of a child custody hearing much less when you may be called to duty. If you are concerned...
read moreDivorce and dividing assets
Couples in Alaska who are getting a divorce should understand how dividing certain types of assets will affect them tax-wise. For example, many spouses do not pursue their share of other assets in order to retain ownership of the family home. However, because of...
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