Family

Plain-English legal guides, explained clearly and kept up to date.

Jul 10, 2026 8 min read

Comprehensive guide to how alimony and child support are taxed, including post-2018 IRS rules and practical planning tips.

Jul 10, 2026 2 min read

A practical guide to blanket consent in adoption, covering legal effects, safeguards, revocation, and the role of adoption lawyers.

Jul 10, 2026 12 min read

Learn why and how to obtain a formal court order for child custody and visitation, what it includes, and how…

Jul 10, 2026 10 min read

Explains how post‑adoption visitation and contact agreements work, their limits, enforcement, and when birth families can stay involved.

Jul 10, 2026 9 min read

Learn what domestic violence protection orders do, who can request them, how courts handle them, and what relief they can…

Jul 10, 2026 10 min read

An in-depth guide to court-ordered drug testing in divorce cases, including when judges allow tests, required evidence, methods, costs, and…

Jul 10, 2026 11 min read

Learn how childbirth or adoption affects an existing will, pretermitted child laws, and steps to update your estate plan.

Jul 10, 2026 8 min read

Learn when courts order drug testing in custody disputes, how results affect parenting time, and what parents can do to…

Jul 10, 2026 8 min read

A guide to dissolving a domestic partnership, including notice, court filings, property issues, and post-termination tasks.

Jul 10, 2026 3 min read

Learn when an in‑state move can justify changing custody, what courts look at, and how to navigate relocation legally.