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
Unlike divorce, an annulment makes a marriage legally disappear—but qualifying isn’t simple. Here's what it takes to void a marriage in Nebraska and what happens if you succeed.
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Colorado
Learn how judges in Colorado deal with claims of domestic violence in custody cases—and the restrictions they might place on an abuser's parenting time with a child.
Family Law Motions in New York
What is a Motion? A motion is an application or request to the Court, to grant interim relief, usually made during the pendency of an action. Sometimes we call them applications for pendente lite relief.
Child Support Enforcement in Alabama
Learn how to get help collecting child support in Alabama, how state agencies and courts enforce support orders, and what can happen to deadbeat parents.
Common Law Marriage in Pennsylvania
It's a myth that you have a common law marriage if you've lived together for a number of years. Learn what it takes to prove you have a valid common law marriage in Pennsylvania.
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Michigan
Find out how domestic violence impacts child custody in Michigan.
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.
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
In Washington, unmarried fathers must establish paternity to gain legal rights and responsibilities. This can be done by voluntary acknowledgment or court order and affects custody, support, and access to the birth certificate.