Family Legal Matters
Navigate your family's ups and downs. Learn everything from what to consider before getting married or adopting to how to have an amicable divorce and settle on child support.
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Is Arizona a Community Property State?
Arizona is one of nine community property states. Learn more about community property and how to protect your assets.
· 8 min read
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How to File for Divorce in Kentucky
Filing for divorce Kentucky includes preparing divorce papers, filing a petition, and serving divorce papers to start. Learn the entire process in our guide.
· 12 min read
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What Happens at an Ex Parte Hearing?
Sometimes, emergency situations require the court to act without both parties receiving notice—a scenario known as an ex parte hearing.
· 6 min read
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Is Texas a Community Property State?
Texas is one of nine community property states. Community property laws can have a big impact on the division of assets during a divorce.
· 6 min read
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How to File for Divorce in Missouri
From interpreting divorce laws to navigating legal requirements, this guide will walk you through the basics of how to file for divorce in Missouri.
· 12 min read
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Grandparents' Rights: What You Need to Know About Visitation and Custody
Grandparents have some rights to seek visitation or custody of their grandchildren. These rights vary by state and come down to the best interest of the child.
· 10 min read
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Free Texas Child Support Calculator 2025
Calculating child support in Texas can be a daunting task, but it's essential for ensuring that children receive the financial support they need. This guide will help you understand how child support is calculated in Texas and provide you with the tools to estimate your child support payments.
· 7 min read
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How to Get Custody of a Child
What you need to know about the different kinds of custody and getting child custody after parents separate.
· 13 min read
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What Is a Dissolution of Marriage?
Getting legally divorced is called dissolution of marriage. There are several steps to getting a dissolution.
· 3 min read
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What Is a Final Divorce Decree?
Don't confuse a divorce decree with a divorce certificate. One is for record-keeping, while the other is an enforceable court order.
· 7 min read
