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Can I contact the other parties attorney to come to an agreement outside of court if I am self representing?
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Answered on January 31, 2018
If you are self-represented you are your own attorney, so you can absolutely contact the other attorney to discuss resolution. A trial is not...
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My wife and I are getting divorced my name is on the deed but not on the mortgage or Loan. do I have any rights to the property?
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Answered on June 13, 2015
I agree with Suzanne. There are additional bases for the property to be classified as "marital," beyond when it was purchased. Your name is on...
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What age dose a child have the right to decide which parent they want to be with
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Answered on January 22, 2015
In Alaska there is not a specific age that the child's preference will be taken as the sole basis for the court's decision on custody. Alaska...
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Child custody
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Answered on June 04, 2014
There is so much more to fill in on this. When the court in Alaska determines child custody, it is based on the best interest of the child, so the...
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Right now I am married and my wife is in the process of selling my property but her name is not on the deed can she do that ?
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Answered on June 04, 2014
You state "we are still married." Is there a divorce pending? Generally speaking a party cannot sell property they do not own absent a power of...
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Visitation was suspended last October except for Christmas. Now my ex wants the kids for summer break. Do I need to comply?
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Answered on June 04, 2014
In Alaska, as in other jurisdictions, your order controls your obligations where your ex's visitation rights are concerned. In order to change the...
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We have no will. What is best way to protect our 21 yr old daughter if something happens to both parents while out of country?
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Answered on June 04, 2014
First, keep in mind that only assets that would have passed through your will would pass through state intestacy laws - insurance policies, trust...
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The father of my son is not on the birth certificate if possible can I still get child support?
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Answered on June 04, 2014
Alaska is similar to most states - if he's the father, he's the father and that comes with parental rights that exist until they are given up or...
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How will I I know my son is taken care of if something happens to me
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Answered on February 18, 2014
Steven, the previous poster, is absolutely correct. If "dad" does show up, he will have rights as the biological father. Otherwise, the...
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Is a final response still needed if judge rules before a motion's 3 step process is complete?
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Answered on February 18, 2014
I have seen courts go back and reverse their decision even after their initial ruling following receipt of an opposition. Sometimes they advise...