The State of Wisconsin considers marriage a civil contract between a husband and wife, each with equal obligation to contribute to the union. A marriage license must be presented to the person who officiates before the wedding can take place.......[Read More]

If you are recovering from an incapacitating illness, you likely are ready to regain control of your life and get your affairs back in order. If a guardian was appointed by a court to protect your rights during your incapacitation, you will have to file a petition to revoke your guardianship. If a g......[Read More]

Many stay in relationships because they fear that they will not be able to manage alone and that no one else will want them. Also the emotional abuse will often leave the victims feeling worthless and hopeless. They will often have been told how useless they are that they become brain washed into be......[Read More]

In Arkansas, it is legal for a sane adult who passes a background check to file for guardianship of a child or a mentally or physically impaired adult. Guardianship is different than adoption in that the guardians do not become the new parents of the child or adult. A guardian becomes that person's ......[Read More]

Legally changing the middle name of a child is accomplished through the judicial system. In most states, the probate court deals with changing the middle name of a child. In some states, this type of issue is handled in family court. Typically, a petition to change the middle name of a child is a fa......[Read More]

A "dissolution" is a legal procedure that ends a marriage. If divorce is unavoidable or in your best interest, you can represent yourself ("pro se") in court or retain an attorney to represent your best interests.Under certain extenuating circumstances, you can file for an an......[Read More]

Parents have legal rights when it comes to their daughter's pregnancy.Summer pregnancy image by dpaint from Fotolia.comPregnancy is often a fear for the parents of teenage children and a life-changing event for everyone involved. Each state has its own set of laws pertaining to the legal.........[Read More]

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is tasked with overseeing and monitoring all of the telecommunications enterprises in the United States, including radio, television, telephone and satellite communications. Along with this responsibility comes the task of addressing user complaints as the......[Read More]

Stepparent adoption is the process by which a parent's new spouse can become the legal second parent of a child. It is a good option when the child is estranged from the non-custodial parent and the stepparent will be taking responsibility for the child's care. Texas, like all states, has specific ......[Read More]

I now look at life differently. My children are more precious to me than ever. I love to hear them laugh and to daily tell them I love them and kiss them good-night. Colors seem more vivid. The breeze on my skin is fresh and invigorating. I find myself smiling for no good or apparent reason. It is a......[Read More]

The United States has several different laws that help govern and control immigration when bringing a foreign national spouse into the United States. People that wish to come to the United States as a spouse are required to follow these laws closely in order to avoid criminal charges, fines or depor......[Read More]

An annulment is when the court declares a marriage void, as if it never occurred. Time limits on California annulments vary by reason. There is no time limit on "void marriages" -- those which are automatically annulled (in California, bigamous or incestuous marriages).......[Read More]

Adoption records began to be concealed after the end of World War II. In the early 20th century, adoptees' birth records and their adoption process data could be examined by anyone curious enough to look it up. Gradually, state adoption laws restricted access to only those involved in the adoption, ......[Read More]

How Does a Prenuptial Agreement Work?With statistics showing that over 33% of all marriages end in divorce, it's no surprise that many couples consider using a prenuptial agreement before walking down the aisle. Although prenuptial agreements do not guarantee a couple's happiness, they do.........[Read More]

Caseworkers who assist in welfare, child support or child protective services are often overwhelmed and have more clients than they can reasonably handle. In Texas, each caseworker for the Child Support Division of the Office of The Attorney General frequently has more than 600 cases. As a result, m......[Read More]

According to the 2008 USA Today article "Living Together No Longer 'Playing House,'" 9.6 percent of all opposite sex couples living together in 2007 were unmarried. Although there is no uniformity in law, the courts in every sate have ruled that separated unmarried couples are not entitled to the sa......[Read More]

A woman plays many roles in her life. Sometimes she is sister, sometimes mother, sometimes daughter and sometimes wife. Every woman is unique.......[Read More]

A lease agreement is a document that sets the terms, restrictions and responsibilities for the tenant and landlord. An amendment to a lease is necessary when the terms set forth by the original lease are either no longer valid or require altering. For example, if the lease originally stated there we......[Read More]

The New Jersey Domestic Partnership Act grants rights to both same-sex and opposite-sex couples if they meet specific requirements. The act was amended in 2007 by the Civil Union Act. In order to obtain these benefits, both individuals must complete and file an affidavit form. Benefits include healt......[Read More]

Learning domestic violence self help techniques is the best thing that men, women, or children can do when faced with abuse in the home. Since the perpetrators are unlikely to change on their own, it is up to the victims to take matters into their own hands to stop the cycle of abuse. ......[Read More]