When is a marriage valid? What minimum age is required? Is a "common law" marriage valid? Do you need a premarital agreement?

Must one spouse support the other when they live apart? Must a wife support her husband? What is the difference between community property and separate property? How does the difference affect the rights of the spouses?

How do you file for divorce? What happens in court? How does a judge decide disputed issues about spousal support, child support, and property division? Do you know the divorce laws?

Do unmarried partners have any rights without an agreement? Must an agreement be in writing? Do they have to support each other?

What do adoption agencies look for in adoptive parents? Do birth parents retain any rights regarding the child? How do you adopt a child from another country or state?

What is mediation? Learn the advantages and weigh the costs. Learn your alternatives to litigation and trial during a divorce.

Why do couples seek marriage counseling? What is the marriage counseling process? Can it help those facing a divorce?

Explore the various options available to you. Know the difference between intrastate and interstate moves. Understand the ins and outs of valuation and learn other terminology used in the moving business. Load up on some helpful tips for organizing your move. Learn how to resolve a dispute with your mover.

Sometimes we move because we choose to, other times because we must. Regardless of the reason, finding an apartment can be a challenge. Give yourself the inside track by making a plan and then sticking to it. Learn what you need to know when apartment hunting, how to convince a landlord that you're the right tenant, and some tips that will enhance your security once you've moved in.