In Alabama, if a spouse wants a divorce, there must be a basis -- known as a ground -- for the divorce. These grounds can either be no-fault or fault based. The following is an overview of the basic grounds for divorce in Alabama. No-fault divorce If there has been an...
In Alabama, walking has many benefits physically and financially. It can help people save money on gas, give them some form of exercise and it is also good for the environment. Still, despite those positives, there is always a risk that a person walking on the state...
Even though the number of drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 has been declining over the years, this age group has nearly three times the fatalities from motor vehicle accidents as older drivers. The people most at risk of car accidents in Alabama are 16-year-old...
In Alabama, when a person is alleged to have been driving under the influence and placed under arrest, a litany of penalties might be assessed if there is a conviction. Often, these arrests are made as part of a traffic stop. In other instances, there is an auto...
Motor vehicle accidents happen often. They happen on Alabama roads and freeways every single day. For some drivers, accidents cause delays and annoyances that they must deal with during their already hectic lives. For others, accidents cause practically immeasurable...
Following a divorce or parents parting ways, issues concerning their children can evolve. While some parents in Alabama are able to put their differences aside and reach an amicable agreement concerning child custody, others may find it challenging to see eye-to-eye....
In Alabama and across the United States, distracted driving is a constant danger. With the increased use of cellphones, people have a seemingly endless array of potential distractions and many are not shy about using them – even when behind the wheel. Car...
Drug charges are taken very seriously across the country, including in Alabama. The trafficking of drugs, also known as selling, transporting or distributing it, is a federal felony. It is different from only possessing drugs. Drug trafficking laws Depending on where...
Several elements factor into the causes of a car accident. How a driver behaves plays a role, and the vehicle's style is sometimes a factor as well. It may surprise Alabama drivers that some data indicates that a vehicle's color might factor into its risk for an...
A man from another part of Alabama now is facing felony charges after police discovered marijuana and cash in his vehicle. The man’s encounter with State Troopers stopped the man while he was driving near a county intersection. The reason the Troopers decided to pull...
