E.A. Gjelten
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New Jersey Custody and Visitation Rights: Determining Child Custody
Learn about the types of child custody in New Jersey—and how judges make custody decisions if the parents can't agree on parenting arrangements.
Maine Divorce: Dividing Property
Find out how marital property and debts are divided in a Maine divorce.
How Do I File for Divorce in Texas
Learn about the basic steps to start the process of getting divorced in Texas, including how to find and get help with the forms, how to file them with the court, and the steps you can skip in an agreed divorce.
What Is a Dissolution of Marriage?
A dissolution of marriage is almost always the same thing as divorce. Learn about the rare exceptions.
Child Support: How Judges Decide the Amount
If you want to know how much child support you'll pay (or receive), state guidelines are the starting point.
Differences Between Legal and Physical Child Custody
What's the difference between legal and physical custody, and what do they look like?
Grounds for Divorce in Mississippi
If you’re filing for divorce in Mississippi, you must have a legitimate reason. There are options available to you—but you need to be sure you pick the right one.
Dividing a 401(k) and Other Retirement Accounts in Divorce
Aside from a marital home, retirement accounts are often a couple's most valuable marital asset. When you're getting a divorce, it's critical to understand your rights and obligations to share your retirement accounts with your ex.
Adultery in Georgia: Does Cheating Affect Alimony?
If you’re facing the end of your marriage because you or your spouse had an extramarital affair, you might be wondering how the infidelity might affect your divorce. Learn how Georgia divorce law deals with adultery.
Dividing Property in a Washington Divorce
In a Washington divorce, what you and your spouse acquired during the marriage isn’t necessarily split down the middle. Learn how courts decide what’s fair when dividing assets, debts, and the family home.