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Alaska Family Laws
The practice area of family law covers a wide range of issues ranging from marriage and divorce to domestic violence and child custody.
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Matters of family, particularly marriage and abortion, tend to vary quite a bit from one state to another. Alaska, for instance, requires at least 30 days of residency prior to having an abortion, which must be performed by a licensed M.D. The state is unique in its handling of marital property, being the only state that allows parties to agree on either community property or equitable distribution when getting divorced. To learn more about Alaska’s family laws, click on one of the links below.
Learn About Alaska Family Laws
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Alaska Adoption Laws
The basics of Alaska’s adoption laws, such as who may be adopted, who may adopt, the age at which a child must consent to an adoption, and other details.
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Alaska Marital Property Laws
How the state of Alaska treats property acquired during a marriage when two parties get divorced, whether the parties choose equitable distribution or community property protocol.
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Alaska Divorce Requirements
Summary of Alaska’s legal requirements for getting a divorce in the state, including residency requirements, defenses to a divorce filing, and the factors considered when awarding alimony.
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Alaska Annulment and Prohibited Marriage Laws
The basics of what types of marriage are prohibited under Alaska law, such as those who already are married, and the grounds for annulment, including fraud or lack of consent.
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Alaska Child Custody Laws
The rules and regulations regarding child custody in Alaska, including grandparent visitation rights and the various factors considered by the court prior to awarding custody.
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Alaska Protective Order Laws
Overview of protective orders in Alaska, which are typically provided to victims of domestic abuse, including the grounds for obtaining these orders and penalties for violations.
Alaska Family Law Articles
- Alaska Abortion Laws
- Alaska Adoption Laws
- Alaska Annulment and Prohibited Marriage Laws
- Alaska Child Abuse Laws
- Alaska Child Custody Laws
- Alaska Child Support Guidelines
- Alaska Civil Statute of Limitations Laws
- Alaska Divorce Laws
- Alaska Legal Ages Laws
- Alaska Marital Property Laws
- Alaska Marriage Age Requirements Laws
- Alaska Prohibited Consensual Sexual Activity Laws
- Alaska Protective Orders Laws
- Alaska Stalking Laws
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