Family Law Articles
Articles of interest to the general public.
- Alternatives to Monthly Alimony Payments
Take your alimony lumps all at once. Find out if your state allows lump sum alimony payments. - Annulment and Separation FAQ
Learn about these options instead of -- or before -- divorce. - Child Custody and Religion
When parents of different faiths separate, how do courts decide whose religion the children will follow? - Child Support and Taxes FAQ
What you need to know about your taxes if you pay or receive child support. - Custody Arrangements FAQ
Frequently asked questions explaining options for child custody. - Determining Custody and Visitation FAQ
- Divorce Requirements FAQ
Durational residency requirements for all fifty states, and more. - Enforcement of Child Support Orders FAQ
- Establishing and Calculating Child Support FAQ
- Family Court: Key Decisions Made on a Fast Track
What kind of temporary orders you can get in family court, and how. - Grandparent Visitation Rights
Learn how child visitation laws affect grandparents', stepparents', and caretakers' visitation rights. - Interference With Custody or Visitation FAQ
Know your legal rights if your child's other parent doesn't cooperate with a legally established custody or visitation arrangement. - Interstate Custody Arrangements FAQ
Understand your rights if you and your child's other parent live in different states. - Modification of Child Support Orders FAQ
- Modification of Custody or Visitation FAQ
These frequently asked questions explain your options for changing an established custody or visitation agreement. - Name Changes FAQ
- No Fault Divorce Vs. Fault Divorce FAQ
- Parenting Agreements
Practical steps to help you create a workable parenting plan with your child's other parent. - Parenting Issues for Unmarried Couples FAQ
- Paternity FAQ
Establishing paternity isn't as easy as you might think. These frequently asked questions explain the legal rules involved. - Property and Debt Division FAQ
- Records to Keep When You Pay or Receive Alimony
What records you should keep when you pay or receive alimony payments. - Same-Sex Parenting: When Adoption Isn't Possible
Learn about protections for same-sex parents who are raising a child without the benefits of legal adoption. - Types of Custody
Learn the difference between legal custody, physical custody, sole custody, and joint custody. - Visitation FAQ
- Who Must Pay Child Support FAQ