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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Unmarried Couples and Parenting: A Look at the Legal Rights of Parents and Their Children
Most people picture an 'unwed mother' as a teenage girl. However, a majority of unmarried parents are adults and are frequently in committed relationships. So, how does the marital status of these unmarried parents affect their legal rights, and what impact do the laws have on their children?
· 3 min read
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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.
· 3 min read
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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.
· 4 min read
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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.
· 5 min read
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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.
· 6 min read
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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.
· 5 min read
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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.
· 5 min read
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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.
· 6 min read
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How to File a Divorce in Vermont
Filing a divorce in Vermont has specific residency and separation requirements. Find out more about Vermont divorce laws and procedures, including grounds for divorce, property division, maintenance (alimony), and child custody and support.
· 6 min read
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How to File a Divorce in Utah
Do you live in Utah and need to file for divorce? Find out about the residency requirements and procedures. Learn about the no-fault grounds for divorce, property division, alimony, and child custody and support.
· 6 min read
