Family Law & Children

How to Get Emancipated: Eligibility, Petition, and Hearing

• 6 min

How Long Does It Take for a Judge to Sign a Divorce Decree?

• 5 min

Can I Hyphenate My Child’s Last Name Without Father’s Consent?

• 6 min

Can You Get Custody of a Child Not Biologically Yours?

• 7 min

Is Withholding a Child From Another Parent Without a Court Order Legal?

• 3 min

Is It Legal to Leave a 17-Year-Old Home Alone for a Week?

• 7 min

How to Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer: Filing, Disclosures, Settlement

• 8 min

Divorce After 1 Year: What Are You Entitled To?

• 6 min

Is It Illegal to Let Your Child Smoke? Penalties and Custody Risks

• 5 min

Support Payment Clearinghouse: Fees, Withholding, and Records

• 5 min