Beth A. T. Krause

Attorney · University of Maryland School of Law

Beth A. T. Krause is a former contributor to Nolo, specializing in family law. Before working with Nolo, Beth represented children in Family and Supreme Court in the Bronx, NY in custody, visitation, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, guardianship, and paternity cases. Beth is also a certified mediator of general civil and domestic relations matters.

Beth received her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Maryland School of Law and her bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame.

Articles By Beth A. T. Krause

The Basics of Annulment in Nebraska
What is an annulment and why would someone want one? Like a divorce, an annulment is a court procedure that dissolves, or ends, a marriage. An annulment is different from a divorce in that an annulment treats the marriage like it never happened. Some people still think divorce carries a stigma, so they would rather have their marriage annulled.
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Michigan
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Michigan Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive and threatening behaviors, the goal of which is to establish and maintain power and control over another person. Domestic violence can affect every aspect of a victim’s life. Domestic violence can also affect your children, even if they don’t see the violence themselves.
Prenuptial Agreements in Missouri
What makes a prenuptial agreement enforceable in Missouri?
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in New York
Domestic violence is a serious issue that can impact many aspects of your life, including who should have custody of your child. This article discusses how domestic violence affects child custody decisions in New York.
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody Colorado
This article explains how the occurrence of domestic violence impacts a court’s determination of which parent should have custody of a child in Colorado. If you are a victim of domestic violence, there are a number of organizations that can help secure your safety and legal rights. The Colorado Coalition
Child Support Enforcement in Alabama
Get the answers to frequently asked questions about how child support is enforced and collected in Alabama.
Imputing Income for Child Support in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, both parents must provide financial support to their children at least until the children turn 18 or become emancipated, which means they can support themselves. When parents have divorced, separated, or have never lived together, the parent with more custodial time is generally entitled
Paternity in Washington
It's fairly common nowadays to hear of children being born out of wedlock. Many committed, unmarried couples decide to have children outside of marriage because they have no desire to marry or because they plan to get married after the birth of their child.
Paternity in Virginia
Having a child out of wedlock is quite common nowadays and it happens for numerous reasons. Maybe the couple has decided they don't want to get married because they don't believe in the institution. Maybe the couple has no intention of remaining together after their child is born, but they wish to co-parent.
Paternity in Utah
This article reviews the basics of how to establish paternity in Utah. If you and your child's other parent disagree about paternity or you have specific questions, you should contact an experienced family law attorney in your area for advice. An Overview of Paternity “Paternity” means fatherhood