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.

Is your child a U.S. citizen if born abroad?
The 2001 Child Citizenship Act aimed to simplify the process of granting citizenship to the foreign-born children of American citizens.
March 29, 2023 · 3 min read
Top 10 things not to do when you divorce
The divorce process can be a particularly emotional and vulnerable time. Don't make these common mistakes.
March 29, 2023 · 6 min read
Child custody in NY: How New York courts determine custody
New York child custody laws are geared toward protecting the best interests of the child. While some sources advise that there are no guidelines, or only a few guidelines, for awarding child custody, this is not accurate. N.Y. case law gives many guidelines and has defined best interests quite extensively.
March 16, 2023 · 4 min read
Are you eligible for no-fault divorce? A checklist
If you’re considering getting a divorce, you may benefit from getting a no-fault divorce, which is usually easier and faster.
March 15, 2023 · 3 min read
What is a process server for divorce?
If you’re going through, or preparing for, a divorce, you have heard of process servers. What are they? What do they do? Can you do it yourself? Find out more about process servers for divorce.
March 15, 2023 · 4 min read
How to file a divorce in Wyoming
If you live in Wyoming and need to get a divorce, you’ll need to know about the law and procedures. Learn the residency requirements, filing procedures, and how the court will determine property division, alimony, and child support and custody.
March 14, 2023 · 5 min read
How to file a divorce in Wisconsin
Filing a divorce in Wisconsin? What are the residency requirements and filing procedures? Learn about Wisconsin divorce law, including no-fault divorce, property division, maintenance (alimony), and child custody and support.
March 14, 2023 · 6 min read
How to file a divorce in West Virginia
Want to get divorced in West Virginia? Find out the residency requirements, procedures, and what to expect regarding property division, alimony, child custody and support.
March 14, 2023 · 5 min read
How to file a divorce in Washington
Washington dissolution of marriage (divorce) law doesn’t need to be a mystery. Discover residency requirements, grounds for dissolution, and what to expect regarding property division, maintenance (alimony), and child custody and support.
March 14, 2023 · 6 min read
How to file a divorce in Virginia
Are you planning to file for divorce in Virginia? What are the residency and separation requirements? Where do you file? Learn about Virginia divorce law, including no-fault divorce, property division, alimony, and child custody and support.
March 14, 2023 · 6 min read

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