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From alimony to prenuptial agreements, eHow's legal experts tackle various angles of family law. Interested in adoption? Learn the necessary legal steps to finalizing an adoption, including that of stepchildren. eHow explains the legal difference between separation, divorce and annulment, as well as child support and child custody laws. If paternity is an issue, use eHow's expert knowledge to find out your rights. Learn about general family law as well, including guardianship and spousal support.

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  • How to Win Your Child Custody Battle

    Child custody battles are the worst kind of litigation. The stakes are high. Who wants to lose their kids. And emotions run wild. Stay calm, focus on these strategy tips, and you will successfully...

  • How to E-File Legal Documents

    When creating legal documents, you must obtain the signature of a judge or an attorney. This can be a hectic process, which can cause you to visit many different locations before it is completed....

  • Guardian Rights for Developmental Disabilities in Michigan

    The rules for guardians of disabled minors and adults in the State of Michigan are governed by Chapter 6 in Act 258 of 1974 of the Compiled Laws of Michigan.

  • What Is a Petition For the Dissolution of Marriage?

    Family law cases, including divorce, involve the use of a variety of legal documents. One of the most frequently utilized of all family law documents is the petition for dissolution of marriage....

  • Why Are Parenting Classes Required for a Divorce?

    Beginning in the late 1980s, family courts across the country required divorcing spouses to attend parenting classes. The ultimate goal of parenting classes required for divorce cases is to...

  • Child's Rights in a Divorce

    Issues such as child custody, child support and parenting time (visitation) are often primary considerations in a divorce case. Children have certain rights that protect them when the divorce...

  • How to Develop a Parenting Plan Pro Se in Washington State

    Not always is a very expensive attorney required to develop a Parenting Plan in Washington. If the chid's father and mother are in good accord, then a lot of money and stress can be saved by...

  • How to Develop Alcohol & Drug Abuse Programs for Teenagers

    The Office of National Drug Control Policy provides millions of dollars to anti-drug task forces and nonprofit agencies dedicated to stopping substance abuse. Linking your agency with schools,...

  • How to Write a Legal Custody Document

    Issues surrounding the custody of children in a divorce or paternity case are amongst some of the most challenging in all of family law. In some cases, negotiations between parents result in an...

  • What Are My Legal Rights in a Divorce?

    In preparing to file for divorce you must understand your basic legal rights. Your basic legal rights in a divorce case are divided in categories that include property and finances, children and...

  • Rights in a Domestic Violence Related Divorce

    If you are seeking a divorce because of domestic violence, you have certain important rights. Ensure that your rights are protected fully through your divorce case by educating yourself and being...

  • How to File an Answer in Child Custody

    Whenever a child custody case is opened in the court system, the individual whom the case is made against is provided with the opportunity to respond and express his or her thoughts on the matter....

  • How to Legally Change a Child's Last Name in Texas

    Sometimes a child's last name must be changed. Many times, it is to reflect the name of the child's father; in other situations, it might be because of marriage, divorce or adoption. If you live...

  • How to File a Counter Suit Divorce

    If your spouse filed for divorce, plotting out your own strategy is crucial. A divorce can be a highly contentious and complicated process. Included in the list of tactics you need to consider...

  • What Is Considered Contempt in Child Support Cases?

    Enforcing child support orders is one of the most important and significant functions of family court. A judge in family court uses a number of different techniques to ensure the payment of child...

  • Teenagers Rights in Parents Divorce

    Divorce takes its toll on any family. Teenagers have unique needs during a divorce process. There are also some rights afforded teenagers during the course of their parents' divorce. If you are...

  • How to Deal With Alienation of Affection

    Alienation of affection is a specific (and controversial) type of tort lawsuit, in which a spouse sues a "third party" the spouse feels is responsible for the breakup of a marriage. While...

  • How to Find Forms for Child Custody

    In order to apply for visitation or custody of a minor child, you will need to fill out a set of forms specific to the state where the custody case is taking place. These forms may include...

  • Easiest Way to Change Your Name

    People may want to change their names for a number of reasons; marriage, divorce, adoption, unhappiness with a current name, etc. Though the legal procedure for changing a name varies somewhat...

  • How to Get Copies of Divorce Documents

    Divorce is the legal dissolution of marriage. It is an order issued by a judge that ends a marriage between a couple. Divorce laws differ from state to state and are often complicated. When a...

  • What Is Property Settlement?

    A divorce case is challenging and emotional on several levels. One of the most complicated aspects of a divorce is developing a fair and equitable property settlement. In the end, a property...

  • Father's Legal Rights

    Divorce is traumatic when children are involved. Once children are born, fathers have the right to see their children and be involved in their lives (if abuse, neglect or drug addiction is not a...

  • What Are Grounds for Marriage Annulment?

    A marriage annulment legally ends a marriage. An annulment is considerably different than a divorce or separation because an annulment makes it as though the marriage never occurred. However, not...

  • Community Property Laws in New Mexico

    In New Mexico, exclusive domestic relation cases and divorce proceedings begin by filing a petition in state District Court (Reference 1). After filing, cases are resolved in one of two ways....

  • How to Begin a Divorce Proceeding

    Though there are several Internet services promising easy online divorce, the fact is that ending your marriage is a significant legal step that you should take seriously. If you or your spouse...

  • How to Become a Domestic Violence Attorney

    The field of domestic violence involves offenses such as child abuse or neglect, spousal abuse, and the abuse of elders within the home. Domestic violence offenses need not be only physical, but...

  • How to Act in a Divorce Trial

    During a divorce trial, the judge and your attorney expect you to act professionally. Your demeanor should be calm and at all times respectful of the judicial process. Behaving inappropriately...

  • How to Notarize Divorce Papers

    In most states in the country a variety of documents associated with divorce cases needed to "verified." Verification means that these documents not only need to be signed in front of a notary but...

  • How to Answer Discovery Requests in Child Support Cases

    Answering discovery for a child support motion during divorce is important and is mandated by court order. Responding to the order requires that you provide current, accurate and supportable...

  • How to Talk to Your Divorce Lawyer

    Your divorce lawyer is responsible for coordinating all aspects of your case. As you work with your lawyer, remember that she must keep a number of parties updated on the status of your divorce,...

  • How to Collect Child Support Payments Owed to Your Child Part One

    Attempting to obtain the child support payments due to ones child, or children, can prove to be a most frustrating, and sometimes nightmarish endeavor. Often, when child support is nonexistent,...

  • What Are the Benefits of a Legal Matrimony?

    There are emotional and moral benefits of marriage, but there are legal benefits that affect the wife, children and any assets that accumulate during the marriage. These kinds of benefits don't...

  • Rights of an Ex-Wife After the Death of a Former Husband

    The rights of an ex-wife, in the event of her ex-husband's death, are very limited. Laws vary by state, and specific family court precedents can decide outcomes but, in general, ex-wives do not...

  • How to Handle a Divorce While Pregnant

    You've likely thought long and hard about whether or not you want to end your marriage before deciding to file for divorce. You probably also tried communicating about the problems with your...

  • How to Write an Appeal for Family Law Court

    Before you will be able to write an appeal to a family court decision, you will need to determine the proper jurisdiction for your case. Because the rules governing each state's court system...

  • How to Divorce in South Africa, what are the best options

    According to statistics, one in two marriages in South African end in divorce. During 2007 there were close to 40000 divorces in South Africa, which is a tragic reality. When you find yourself in...

  • How to Become a U.S. Citizen After Three Years of Residency

    Citizenship is granted to permanent residents of the United States after five years of residency. The only exception to this is in the case of a foreigner who is legally married to an American...

  • How to Apply for Custody or Visitation of My Children

    To apply for custody or visitation of your children, you will need to petition the court in the child's home state. After you prepare your petition and file it with the court, you will need to...

  • How to Find Adoptive Parents

    After making the difficult decision to allow your baby to be adopted, a birth parent faces a trying task--finding adoptive parents. There are thousands of prospective adoptive parents, but you...

  • How to Cope With Separation or Divorce

    A separation or a divorce is a legally and emotionally challenging experience. If you are separated from your spouse or in the midst of a divorce, learning how to cope is fundamental. You can...

  • How to Get Help for Mental Abuse

    Mental abuse can come in many forms, including controlling behaviors, verbal put-downs, threats and manipulation. If you feel your partner is mentally abusing you, work with a domestic violence...

  • How to Amend Divorce Papers

    Although the specific procedures for amending divorce papers vary by jurisdiction, in all states, you will need to have your modified paperwork approved by the court that is handling your divorce....

  • How to Prove Mental Child Abuse

    Because there are few physical signs of mental child abuse, it is often necessary to enlist the services of a psychiatrist to determine whether the child has been victimized. While the child works...

  • How to Keep a Child Custody Log

    Your current custody order can be changed. The parent who keeps a custody log may be in a superior position to fight to keep the order or to fight to change it.

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  • How to File for Custody of Children Prior to Divorce

    If you are planning to divorce and will not prepare a separation agreement or cannot agree on a custody arrangement with your spouse, you will need to file a temporary custody petition with the...

  • How to Find a Family Law Attorney

    Family law is a broad area of law that covers such diverse subjects as divorce, custody, juvenile delinquency, domestic violence, same-sex partnership and prenuptial agreements. Because family law...

  • How to Re-Establish Parental Rights & Custody of a Child

    There are instances in which parental rights are terminated improperly. In most cases, the wrongful termination of parental rights involve the rights of a father as a result of an order in a...

  • How to Dismiss a Divorce

    You started divorce proceedings, but now you've reconciled with your spouse. What do you do? You may want to dismiss your divorce. With a little time and effort, you and your spouse can usually...

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