E.A. Gjelten

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How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in California
Child custody disputes can be difficult enough in normal circumstances, but they’re especially fraught when domestic violence or child abuse is part of the picture. Learn how California judges handle these cases.
Understanding and Calculating Alimony in California
Learn about the kinds of spousal support available in California, how judges decide the amount of alimony and how long it will last, and whether you can change the award later.
How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Missouri
Learn how domestic violence can affect a judge's decisions about custody and visitation in Missouri, including when judges may allow an abusive parent to see a child or have parenting time.
Can Children Express Preference in Missouri Custody Proceedings?
Learn whether a child’s custodial preference has any effect on custody in Missouri.
Child Custody in Missouri
Missouri law presumes that equal parenting time is best for children—but you might be able to prove otherwise. Learn how judges decide, and how to change your current custody or visitation arrangements.
How to Reduce Alimony Payments
If you owe alimony to an ex but can't afford to pay it, you shouldn't just stop making the court-ordered payments. Learn what you need to do to reduce your spousal support obligation.
Parental Alienation and Child Custody
Sometimes, children get caught up in custody battles by taking sides and rejecting one of the parents. But maybe they have good reasons for their behavior. What happens when one parent accuses the other of parental alienation?
Arizona Divorce FAQ
Get answers to the most common questions about divorce in Arizona.
Adultery in Arizona: Does Cheating Affect Alimony?
Learn whether an extramarital affair can affect spousal maintenance—or any other issue in an Arizona divorce.
How Judges Decide Alimony Amounts
Find out what judges consider when deciding how much support one spouse has to pay to the other during or after divorce.