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Q: Can Paternity Be Established If The Father Lives Outside Of Alaska?
A: The Alaska child support agency may be able to claim jurisdiction and establish paternity if the alleged father once lived in Alaska, or if the child was conceived in … More
Q: If The Noncustodial Parent Lives Outside The State, How Long Will It Take To Establish An Order?
A: It may take 69 months for another state to open a case. Most set up interstate cases in the order they are received, and some establish child support orders … More
Q: Why Is Data From Both Parents Necessary?
A: Because this is a requirement for most states, Alaska recognizes this practice and requests information from both parents.
Q: If We Know Where The Noncustodial Parent Is Working, How Long Will It Take To Start Receiving Payments?
A: The agency will send a wagewithholding order to the employer, and the employer is required to start sending in payments within the next pay cycle.
Q: Why Does It Take So Long For Other States To Start Collection?
A: Perhaps a number of reasons: Enforcement officials may not be able to serve notice on the noncustodial parent due to an inadequate or erroneous address, or the other … More
Q: Can Alaska Attach The Property Of A Noncustodial Parent Who Lives In Another State?
A: Alaska may file an interstate action to enforce a child support order. Before requesting the other state to seize property, the Alaska agency or the custodial parent`s … More
Q: What If The Noncustodial Parent Keeps Moving To Avoid Paying?
A: The Child Support Recovery Act of 1992 makes it a federal crime to willfully fail to pay support if the child and the noncustodial parent live in different states. The … More
Q: In Alaska, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
A: Alaska statutes are silent on the issue of spousal support or alimony in premarital agreements. More
Q: What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Alaska?
A: The Alaska Supreme Court has recognized the validity of premarital agreements that comply with state contract law. Premarital agreements should be in writing and … More