Anchorage Alaska Law Firm Hughes White Colbo Wilcox & Tervooren, LLC

26 Mar

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Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLA)

The FMLA has been amended, temporarily, and expanded to require covered employers to provide leave for a “qualifying need related to a public health emergency.”The provisions of the FMLA...

30 Jan

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WHAT’S MINE IS YOURS

When you divorce in Alaska, property acquired during the marriage is presumed to be marital, and property brought into the marriage or acquired through gift or inheritance is presumed...

25 Oct

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The Who, What and Why of a Parenting Coordinator

What Is a Parenting Coordinator? Often, the parents we see in our office are unable to work things out with one another on their own. After all, that is...

30 Jun

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Alimony and Divorce in Alaska

Alimony: A payment or payments that a family court may order one spouse to pay to the other spouse in a separation or divorce. The purpose of alimony is...

22 Jun

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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (No, Not Those Ten Commandments) for Parents During and After Divorce

Have you ever heard someone say: “I wish there were an instruction manual for parents?” I know I said it. Being a parent is both the most rewarding and...

30 May

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Books to Help Young Children Understand Divorce

There are a number of books on the market to help explain divorce to children ages 3-8 years. These books can be helpful in opening discussions with your children about...

11 May

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Hiring a Divorce Attorney? Do Your Due Diligence.

When hiring an attorney to represent you in a divorce, make sure you do your due diligence. Get recommendations from people you trust and try to talk to others...

10 May

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Two Types of Alimony in Alaska

Depending on the circumstances, the court might consider awarding alimony to a disadvantaged spouse. There are two types of alimony in Alaska: (a) rehabilitative alimony; and (b) reorientation alimony. Rehabilitative...

08 May

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The “Miranda” Warnings for Parents Going Through Divorce

1. Anything you say can and will be used against you. Recognize that every single thing you post to social media, as well as everything you text or email...

01 May

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How is Property Divided During a Divorce?

If you are divorcing and you and your spouse are fortunate enough to have assets, then those assets (and debts) need to divided between you and your spouse. If...

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