Alaska’s Family Law Firm for Husbands and Fathers
The conclusion of a marriage brings personal shifts and decisions that influence your future. If you are a husband or father facing divorce, you enter a system that frequently feels weighted against men. You need a legal advocate who understands your unique perspective. You need an Alaska family law attorney at Family Law Center for Men®.
We are a courtroom-focused law firm established to serve men exclusively. We provide strong, aggressive representation in Alaska’s courts because we believe that fathers matter and husbands deserve equal standing before the law. Our team of family law attorneys brings more than 55 years of combined legal experience to your case.
The choices you make about your divorce will determine your financial circumstances and your relationship with your children for years to come. We do not rely on easy compromises or mediation; we prepare every family law case for trial. This gives our clients a genuine advantage in property disputes, child custody conflicts, and spousal support negotiations.
We Ensure Your Voice is Heard
Family Law Center for Men® serves husbands and fathers throughout Alaska. We know that men face unique challenges in Alaska divorce proceedings, especially when trying to maintain contact with their children and shield their assets and retirement funds from unfair claims. We work to ease these burdens by delivering clear, direct, and authoritative legal representation.
The attorneys at Family Law Center for Men® help husbands and fathers in Alaska protect what is theirs, and we work to ensure the division of marital assets in your divorce is just and fair. We also assist fathers in Alaska with local and long-distance child custody disputes, visitation schedules, and child support arrangements.
We can explain your legal options in plain English and implement an aggressive, effective legal plan to protect your interests. Call our Family Law Center for Men® at (907) 312-2909 to schedule your confidential first consultation with an experienced Alaska family lawyer.
I spoke with Mitch…. what a great guy. Very honest which is a trait that I feel is most important in life. Especially when dealing with lawyers and attorneys. Mitch could have suggested a course of action and proceeded to make money from my situation.
Curly B.
Rhonda Butterfield was the driving force behind gaining equal custody.
Military member needed to transfer the case via the UCCJEA, she worked closely with me to empower an out of state attorney resulting in the case being moved to Alaska.
Kevin D.
I retained Ms Olive at the MK Wyatt law firm as the petitioner on one day notice before court. Not only did she review applicable documentation, she was ready and prepared to present open and closing arguments.
John T.
Wow! I don’t know how to say enough good things about them! Super professional, great communication, very knowledgeable, showed up to court super prepared. Great courtroom presence that I think even impressed the judge including catching my wife in a couple lies on the stand
Justin K.
Contested and Uncontested Divorce
When a marriage breaks down, a man must take decisive steps to protect his financial standing and secure stability for his children. Alaska couples may file for a joint dissolution of marriage (an uncontested divorce) if they agree on matters such as custody, spousal support, and the division of their marital property and assets.
When divorcing spouses can’t agree or compromise on one or more of these matters, the divorce is contested. A contested divorce requires a formal complaint from one of the spouses, thorough financial disclosures by both, and a legal strategy that protects your best long-term interests.
Family Law Center for Men® represents men who need a strong voice in these adversarial proceedings. We ensure the court sees the full picture of your marriage and guide you through each stage of the divorce process so that no deadlines are missed, and your position remains strong.
We Fight for Fathers
A strong, ongoing bond with your children is the priority for any dedicated father. Alaska courts determine child custody arrangements based strictly on the child’s best interests. A judge considers the needs of the child or children, the stability of each home environment, and each parent’s willingness to maintain a positive relationship with the child or children.
In a child custody dispute, an Alaska court must act in the child’s best interests. The judge determines what custody arrangements and parenting schedules best meet the child’s needs.
The factors considered include:
- The child’s physical and emotional needs
- The capability and desire of the parents to meet the child’s needs
- The child’s relationship with each parent
- Any history or evidence of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence
We can compile evidence, question witnesses, and build a convincing case to show your active role as a caregiver. We refuse to back down when unreasonable demands threaten your parental rights.
We Bring Decades of Experience to Every Case and Client
Family law attorney Mitch Wyatt has practiced law since 1992. He knows how important family is. He’s a husband and father of five. Attorney Rhonda F. Butterfield was admitted to the Alaska Bar in 1977, and for the past 18 years, her practice has focused exclusively on family law.
We Focus on the Legal Needs of Husbands and Fathers
We are aggressive, experienced divorce and custody attorneys who prepare every case for trial. We exclusively represent men. We know how to protect your property and, in many cases, help fathers win sole or joint custody of their children. We understand the unique pressures and prejudices that divorcing husbands and fathers can face.
We Offer Outstanding Client Service
Whether you’re seeking a divorce, a child custody award, or the modification of a support or custody order, a family lawyer at Family Law Center for Men® can help you make the best decisions. As our client, you’ll be treated with professionalism, courtesy, and the utmost personal respect and consideration.
We Fight for Your Rights
The legal team at Family Law Center for Men® would rather go to trial than accept a compromise or mediation that puts a man’s assets or parental rights at risk. We have a combined 55 years of family law trial experience. We know how to protect your assets and advocate effectively for your custody and visitation rights.
We Offer Practical Family Law Solutions
Attorneys Mitch Wyatt and Rhonda Butterfield understand the emotional impact of the decisions men make in divorce and custody cases. They are down-to-earth Alaska legal professionals who listen closely and offer practical, effective help to their clients. Whether you need to uncover hidden marital assets or prepare a fair and reasonable parenting plan, we can help.
Call Us to Speak With a Family Law Attorney
When you know that you’ll be divorcing, seeking child custody, or involved in another family law dispute, arrange a consultation with us at once. Call Family Law Center for Men® at (907) 312-2909 You’ll learn how Alaska family law applies to your case, and you will receive confidential, personalized legal advice.
We Can Help You Protect What’s Yours
Property division is almost always complicated in a contested divorce. Husbands often face aggressive demands for a disproportionate share of their assets. What will happen to your assets and investments in a divorce proceeding? What about mortgages, car loans, and credit cards? Divorce puts your lifetime of hard work, your investments, and your savings at risk.
Alaska courts use the equitable distribution model to divide marital property and assets in divorce proceedings; the court divides debts and assets based on what is fair, which may or may not be a 50-50 split. Marital assets include everything a couple acquired while married, such as homes, business interests, investments, and retirement plans.
Your separate property includes assets owned before the marriage, personal inheritances, and personal gifts. It must be shielded from division. An Alaska family law attorney at Family Law Center for Men® can aggressively and effectively defend your personal assets from an illegitimate claim.
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We Handle the Most Difficult Family Law Cases
Family Law Center for Men® is proud to be an aggressive litigation firm. Mediation can force a man to sacrifice his hard-earned assets or surrender precious time with his children just to avoid acrimony. Our attorneys thrive on challenging cases and complicated courtroom conflicts.
We treat every case as if it were going directly to a full trial. We aggressively cross-examine witnesses, present indisputable evidence, and argue persuasively before Alaska judges. If the opposing party will not negotiate in good faith, we will resolve the matter before a judge.
Our reputation for fierce courtroom advocacy often compels the other side to reconsider any unreasonable demands before trial begins. A courtroom can be intimidating, but an Alaska family lawyer at Family Law Center for Men® can stand by you from the beginning to the end of the divorce process. We focus on winning the disputes that matter most to you.
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