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Adopting a Child
- International Adoption Process
- Book Review: The Complete Adoption Book
- Book Review: The Complete Book of International Adoption
- What is the difference between an IR-3 Visa and an IR-4 Visa?
- Older Child Adoption
- Parenting After An International Adoption
- How Does An Adoption Work?
- International Adoption
- Open or Closed Adoption: What’s the Difference?
- What Is An Independent Adoption?
- Stepparent Adoption
- Types Of Adoption
- International Adoption Rules And Regulations
- Adoption
Annulment / Nullity
- Can I Get Alimony If My Marriage Is Annulled?
- What Are The Grounds For an Annulment?
- What’s the Difference Between Divorce and Annulment?
- Do You Qualify For An Annulment?
- How Is Child Support and Property Division Handled in an Annulment?
- Annulment (aka: Nullity)
Bankruptcy and Divorce
- The Facts About Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Through a Divorce
- Bankruptcy Before Divorce
- Bankruptcy & Divorce: an Overview
- Bankruptcy After Divorce
- Bankruptcy During Divorce
Broken Engagements
- What is Palimony?
- What happens to joint property when the engagement is called off?
- Broken Engagements
Change Your Name
- How Do I Change My Name for Tax Purposes?
- Changing Your Name in a Common Law Marriage
- Can I Choose Any Name?
- Common-Law Name Change
- Change Your Name
- Changing Your Name After Marriage
Changing Your Name
Changing Your Name
- Can I Change My Child’s Last Name After Divorce?
- Changing Your Name After Divorce
Child Support
- Child Support Enforcement
- How are support orders enforced when the obligated spouse or parent moves out of state?
- Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
- Do I Have to Pay Child Support if We’re Not Married?
- Do I still have to pay child support while the kids are visiting me?
- How Can I Have My Child Support Order Modified?
- Can I Stop Child Support Payments While I’m Out of Work?
- Calculating The Amount of Support
- Tax Treatment Of Child Support And Alimony
- Child Support
Children, Custody & Support
- UK: Organisations That Can Help Your Children During Divorce
- UK: Don’t let your divorce affect your children
- How To Help Children Deal With Divorce In Arizona
- Legal Custody
- Physical Custody
- Conservatorship of a Minor
- Sole Legal Custody
- Sole Physical Custody
- Jurisdiction – Where to File?
- Joint Legal Custody
- Order for Protection & Its Defense
- Shared Physical Custody
- Modifying a Custody Order
- Child Custody Court Forms by State
- Drafting an Effective Parenting Agreement
- Parental Alienation
- Two Families, One House
- Tips for Strengthening A Blended Family
- Book Review: Unmarried Parents’ Rights
- Book Review: Building A Parenting Agreement That Works
- Children, Custody, Child Support, and Other Parenting Issues
Civil Union
- Civil Union
Cohabitation
- What is a meretricious relationship?
- What Is A Cohabitation Agreement?
- Can couples who cohabitate become married under common law?
- Book Review: I Do, You Do, But Just Sign Here
- Cohabitation
Common Law Marriage
- Common Law Marriage in Texas
- Taxes and Common Law Marriage
- Common Law Marriage States
- Common Law Marriage
Community Property
- Handling Inheritance Assets in Divorce
- Common Problems with QDROs
- QDRO Requirements
- Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO)
- Does Community Property Mean "50/50"?
- What is Marital and Non-Marital Property?
- Property Acquired After A Separation
- Can Separate Property Become Community Property?
- Debts: Husbands and Wives
- Community Property vs. Separate Property
Custody & Visitation
- The Rights of Grandparents
- The Hague Convention
- Custodial Interference
- Obtaining Custody of a Non-Biological Child
- Custody Evaluation Tips
- What Happens When The Custodial Parent Moves Away?
- Types of Child Custody
- Who Gets Custody?
- Book Review: Your Right to Child Custody, Visitation and Support
- Child Custody and Visitation
Divorce & Separation
- The Different Types of Divorce
- How Does the Divorce Process Work?
- Military Divorce
- Fault Divorce
- No Fault Divorce
- Modifying a Divorce Decree
- Social Security Benefits after Divorce
- Estate Planning After Divorce
- After Divorce
- Filing for Divorce and Divorce Litigation
- Planning for Divorce
- Considering Divorce: Types of Divorce
- Know What to Look for in a Divorce Attorney
- Factors in Determining Spousal Support in California
- Nassau County Divorce Attorney: Specialists in Divorce Law
- Using Mediation to Avoid the High Costs of Divorce
- What’s the difference between a divorce and a legal separation?
- What Is An "Agreed" or "Uncontested" Divorce?
- Is Property that I Acquired During a Separation Considered "Marital Property"?
- How Do I File for Divorce if My Spouse is Missing?
- Defenses to Divorce
- What is No Fault and At Fault Divorce?
- When a Do-It-Yourself Divorce is Right For You
- Divorce Laws in All 50 States
- The Divorce Process
- What is a Bifurcated Divorce?
- Book Review: Taking Space
- Legal Separation
- Separation Agreements
- Types of Separation
- Book Review: Should I Stay Or Go?
- Lower Your Chances of Divorce
- West Virginia Marriage Laws
- Wyoming Divorce Laws
- Wisconsin Divorce Laws
- West Virginia Divorce Laws
- Washington DC Divorce Laws
- Washington Divorce Laws
- Virginia Divorce Laws
- Vermont Divorce Laws
- Utah Divorce Laws
- Texas Divorce Laws
- The Effects of Divorce on Children
- Tennessee Divorce Laws
- Divorce Glossary
- South Dakota Divorce Laws
- South Carolina Divorce Laws
- Rhode Island Divorce Laws
- Pennsylvania Divorce Laws
- Oregon Divorce Laws
- Oklahoma Divorce Laws
- North Dakota Divorce Laws
- North Carolina Divorce Laws
- New York Divorce Laws
- New Mexico Divorce Laws
- New Jersey Divorce Laws
- New Hampshire Divorce Laws
- Nevada Divorce Laws
- Nebraska Divorce Laws
- Montana Divorce Laws
- Missouri Divorce Laws
- Mississippi Divorce Laws
- Minnesota Divorce Laws
- Michigan Divorce Laws
- Massachusetts Divorce Laws
- Maryland Divorce Laws
- Maine Divorce Laws
- Louisiana Divorce Laws
- Kentucky Divorce Laws
- Kansas Divorce Laws
- Iowa Divorce Laws
- Indiana Divorce Laws
- Illinois Divorce Laws
- Idaho Divorce Laws
- Hawaii Divorce Laws
- Georgia Divorce Laws
- Florida Divorce Laws
- Delaware Divorce Laws
- Connecticut Divorce Laws
- Colorado Divorce Laws
- California Divorce Laws
- Arkansas Divorce Laws
- Arizona Divorce Laws
- Alaska Divorce Laws
- Alabama Divorce Laws
- Divorce and Legal Separation
Divorce Forms
- Divorce Software
- Divorce Forms
Domestic Partnership
- Domestic Partnership
Domestic Violence
- The Cycles of Domestic Violence
- Signs of Domestic Abuse
- Book Review: Family and Friends’ Guide to Domestic Violence
- How To Stop Domestic Violence
- Types of Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence (Spousal Abuse)
Emancipation
- Do I Have To Keep Paying Child Support if My Child Is Emancipated By the Court?
- What does it mean if a minor is emancipated by the court?
- What are the alternatives to emancipation of a minor?
- Emancipation
Finances & Property
- UK: What happens if a loved one has not made a will when they die?
- Claiming the Kids on Income Tax Return in Joint Physical Custody Situation
- Checklist of Documents to Gather for Divorce
- Book Review: Divorce and Money
- Drafting Your Own Property Settlement
- Book Review: The Complete Guide to Protecting Your Financial Security When Getting A Divorce
- Book Review: Divorce and Money
- Dividing Retirement Funds
- What is Equitable Distribution?
- The Basics of Property Distribution
- Finances and Property
Foreign Spouses
- What is the Visa Lottery Program?
- How can we prove we’re really married for our immigration interview?
- What are the requirements for a Fiance Visa?
- What’s the Difference Between A Temporary Visa And A Green Card?
- What are the requirements for a Marriage Visa?
- Foreign Spouses
- Book Review: Fiance & Marriage Visas
- Book Review: Immigration Made Simple
Gay Parent Adoption
- Gay Parent Adoption
Legal Guardianship
- Guardianship vs. Adoption
- How To Choose A Guardian for Your Children
- What is a “Guardian Ad Litem”?
- Types of Guardianship
- Legal Guardianship
Legal Help
- What is the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Litigation?
- What Is “Burden Of Proof”?
- How Do I File For A Divorce?
- Attorney-Client Retainer Agreements
- Should We Use A Mediator In Our Divorce?
- Do I Need a Lawyer to Get Divorced?
- Finding the Best Divorce Lawyer
- Finding Family Law & Divorce Help
Living Together
- To Marry Or Not To Marry?
- Cohabitation and Kids
- Can I claim my unmarried partner as a dependent on my tax return?
- Living Together Without Being Married
Living Together First
Marriage & Getting Married
- Covenant Marriage
- Prenuptial Agreements: Saying “I Do” to the Many Advantages
- Arizona Marriage Laws
- Book Review: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
- Legal Rights And Benefits of Marriage
- Wyoming Marriage Laws
- Wisconsin Marriage Laws
- Washington DC Marriage Laws
- Washington Marriage Laws
- Virginia Marriage Laws
- Vermont Marriage Laws
- Utah Marriage Laws
- Texas Marriage Laws
- Tennessee Marriage Laws
- South Dakota Marriage Laws
- South Carolina Marriage Laws
- Rhode Island Marriage Laws
- Pennsylvania Marriage Laws
- Oregon Marriage Laws
- Oklahoma Marriage Laws
- Ohio Marriage Laws
- North Dakota Marriage Laws
- North Carolina Marriage Laws
- New York Marriage Laws
- New Mexico Marriage Laws
- New Jersey Marriage Laws
- New Hampshire Marriage Laws
- Nevada Marriage Laws
- Nebraska Marriage Laws
- Montana Marriage Laws
- Missouri Marriage Laws
- Mississippi Marriage Laws
- Minnesota Marriage Laws
- Michigan Marriage Laws
- Massachusetts Marriage Laws
- Maryland Marriage Laws
- Maine Marriage Laws
- Ohio Divorce Laws
- Louisiana Marriage Laws
- Kentucky Marriage Laws
- Kansas Marriage Laws
- Iowa Marriage Laws
- Indiana Marriage Laws
- Illinois Marriage Laws
- Hawaii Marriage Laws
- Georgia Marriage Laws
- Delaware Marariage Laws
- Connecticut Marriage Laws
- Colorado Marriage Laws
- Alaska Marriage Laws
- Alabama Marriage Laws
- Idaho Marriage Laws
- Florida Marriage Laws
- California Marriage Laws
- Arkansas Marriage Laws
- Causes of Invalid Marriages
- Marriage Laws in All 50 States
- Marriage and Getting Married
Marriage Procedures
- Who Can Perform a Marriage Ceremony?
- Marriage Procedures and Requirements
Mediation / Collaborative
- Is Mediation For You?
- What happens if my partner and I can't agree on every issue in a collaborative divorce meeting?
- 5 Reasons Collaborative Divorce Might Work For You
- How Can I Be Sure My Partner Won't Hide Assets in a Collaborative Divorce?
- Book Review: Divorce Without Court: A Guide to Mediation & Collaborative Divorce
- Collaborative Divorce
- Mediation
- Mediation and Collaborative Divorce
Paternity
- Paternity Testing Through Blood Samples
- What is a non-invasive pre-natal paternity test?
- What is a “validated” paternity test?
- Types of Paternity Tests
- The Benefits of Establishing Paternity
- How Do I Establish Paternity?
- What Does Presumed or Putative Father Mean?
- Paternity Tests 101
- Drug Store Paternity Tests
- Paternity
Prenup Forms
- Prenup Forms
Prenuptial Agreement
- UK: Postnuptial Agreements – an admission of defeat?
- Do I Need My Own Attorney To Sign A Prenup?
- 10 Reasons You Might Want A Prenuptial Agreement
- How To Ask For A Prenup
- Criteria For Valid Prenups
- What Can (and Can't) a Prenup Do?
- Do I Need A Prenup?
- Postmarital Agreements
- Prenuptial Agreements and the Amount of Support
- Uniform Premarital Agreement Act
- Will Our Cohabitation Agreement Serve as a Prenuptial Agreement After We Marry?
- Prenuptial / Premarital Agreements
Prenuptial Agreements
Same Sex Couples
- Book Review: Gay & Lesbian Medical Rights
- Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
- Same Sex Couples
Same Sex Divorce
- Book Review: The Complete Gay Divorce
- How is alimony and property division handled in a same-sex divorce?
- Same Sex Divorce
Same Sex Marriage
- How do the new same-sex marriage laws affect my rights as a gay or lesbian spouse?
- Does The Federal Government Have to Honor Legal Same Sex Marriages?
- How Do Same Sex Marriages Affect Immigration Laws?
- Do States that Allow Same Sex Marriages Require Clergy to Perform the Ceremonies?
- Book Review: The Complete Guide to Gay and Lesbian Weddings
- Should Gay and Lesbian Married Couples Also Have a Domestic Partnership?
- Where is Gay Marriage Legal?
- Same Sex Marriage
Same Sex Parenting
- The Rights of the Second Parent
- Same Sex Parenting
Sex Offenses
- Difference Between Alienation of Affection & Criminal Conversation
- Alienation of Affection
- Polygamy, Bigamy and Adultery
- Bigamy
- Polygamy
- Adultery
- Sex Offenses and Debated Practices
Spousal Support
- 3 Biggest Myths About Spousal Support in California
- Does Fault Affect an Alimony Award?
- Types of Alimony
- Spousal Support / Alimony
State Laws
- Laws, State by State
- Illinois Family Law Index
- Idaho Family Law Index
- Hawaii Family Law Index
- Georgia Family Law Index
- Florida Family Law Index
- Delaware Family Law Index
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- Oklahoma Family Law Index
- Ohio Family Law Index
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- Massachusetts Family Law Index
- Maryland Family Law Index
- Maine Family Law Index
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State Links & Resources
- Family Law Public Departments and Services in All 50 States
- Legal Specialization Websites in All 50 States
- State Bar Associations in All 50 States
- Alabama Public Departments and Services
- West Virginia Public Departments and Services
- Arkansas Public Departments and Services
- Wyoming Public Departments and Services
- Wisconsin Public Departments and Services
- Washington DC Public Departments and Services
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- Virginia Public Departments and Services
- Vermont Public Departments and Services
- Utah Public Departments and Services
- Texas Public Departments and Services
- Tennessee Public Departments and Services
- South Dakota Public Departments and Services
- South Carolina Public Departments and Services
- Rhode Island Public Departments and Services
- Pennsylvania Public Departments and Services
- Oregon Public Departments and Services
- Oklahoma Public Departments and Services
- Ohio Public Departments and Services
- North Dakota Public Departments and Services
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- New York Public Departments and Services
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- Montana Public Departments and Services
- Missouri Public Departments and Services
- Mississippi Public Departments and Services
- Rhode Island Family Law Index
- Minnesota Public Departments and Services
- Michigan Public Departments and Services
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- Maryland Public Departments and Services
- Maine Public Departments and Services
- Louisiana Public Departments and Services
- Kentucky Public Departments and Services
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- Illinois Public Departments and Services
- Idaho Public Departments and Services
- Hawaii Public Departments and Services
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- Connecticut Public Departments and Services
- Colorado Public Departments and Services
- California Public Departments and Services
- Arizona Public Departments and Services
- Alaska Public Departments and Services
- Links and Resources
Taxes and Divorce
- Choosing Your Filing Status After A Divorce or Separation
- Selling the Marital Home After A Divorce
- Can I File as Head of Household on My Taxes?
- Does the IRS Have to Recognize Liabilities Assigned in a Divorce Decree?
- Can I Claim My Child as a Dependent Now That I’m Divorced or Separated?
- Taxes and Divorce
Taxes and Marriage
- Should We File Jointly or Separately?
- What Is The Marriage Tax Penalty?
- Are Gifts Between Spouses Taxable?
- Taxes and Marriage
Threats to Children
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Signs of Physical Child Abuse
- Child Neglect
- Child Abuse
- Threats to Children
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