E.A. Gjelten

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Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in Washington?
If you’re a grandparent being kept from your grandkids, you might wonder if a judge can help. In Washington, that depends on whether you meet strict legal standards for court-ordered visitation.
How Do I File for Divorce in South Carolina?
Learn about the forms and procedures for getting a divorce in South Carolina, how to qualify for a "simple divorce," and how to get help.
Guide to Divorce in New York
Get started with an overview of the basic laws and processes in a New York Divorce.
Child Support in Illinois
If you’re the parent of a minor child in Illinois, it’s not a question of whether you’re responsible for child support—it’s simply a matter of how much you’ll owe.
Joint Child Custody: Do the Advantages Outweigh the Disadvantages?
Learn about the pros and cons of joint child custody, when it might—or might not—be the best choice for you and your children, and how to make shared parenting work.
Divorce Rate Myths & More: 5 Key Findings From the Statistics
Statistics about divorce in the U.S. can be confusing if not contradictory, but you can begin to make sense of them here.
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.
A Guide to Different Types of Separation: Trial, Permanent, and Legal Separation
Learn about the different kinds of separation, what they mean, and how they affect your legal rights.
Child Support Enforcement in South Carolina
Learn how to get help collecting child support in South Carolina, and what can happen to parents who don't pay court-ordered support.
Remarriage and Child Support South Carolina
Learn whether you can change the amount of child support you’re paying or receiving in South Carolina after you or your ex has remarried.