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Depending on the circumstances of the divorce, one of the judgments the court may make is spousal support payments. If the court directs that either party pay spousal support after the divorce, you might justifiably wonder if that amount is cast in stone. Of course,...
In Alabama, the police can pull you over for suspicion of DUI and arrest you even if they haven’t given you a breathalyzer or blood test. Their belief that you are driving while impaired is enough to justify arresting you. First-time offenders face some stiff...
Adults who have gone through a divorce usually have things between them that are impossible to overcome. This can make the process complicated, but it’s something that can’t be avoided. For individuals who have children together, divorcing can be even more complex....
There are few things more intimidating on the road than a car that’s following too closely behind you. Not only could they crash into the back of you, but they could force you to make an error that you would not have otherwise made. There are numerous ways that you...
The roads in Alabama can be dangerous at any time and for many reasons. With drivers who speed, are under the influence, are drowsy and behave in a reckless manner, auto accidents are common due to driver behavior. In addition, weather can also lead to crashes....
It might seem obvious to you that your marriage is not working. This has led you to consider a divorce. Your spouse might have made other plans. They have dragged you through couples therapy and you still want a divorce, despite your spouse’s resistance. They say...
Have you recently filed for divorce? If so, it’s not unusual to feel overwhelmed. There’s a lot to consider and many legal matters to handle. You also must deal with the emotions that often come with the end of a relationship. While things can be challenging, it’s...
This month, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed “Shirley’s Law,” which creates the first elder abuse registry in the country. The law has been championed by a woman whose mother’s caretaker forged her name on checks. She says that her mission is now to have a nationwide...
Summer vacations provide opportunities for amazing memories for the family. When parents are divorced, they have to determine how to handle vacation schedules so that the children still have ample time with both parents during their summer vacations. While it might...
Distracted driving is an ongoing problem in Alabama and across the United States. This is true despite entreaties from safety advocates, agencies, legislators, law enforcement and parents for people to put their handheld devices down when they are operating a motor...