Family Law

Most people have heard that about 50% of marriages end in divorce. Though, recent studies show that number is actually closer to 40%. So, while they may not be as common as they were in recent memory, divorces are still fairly common. On average, they cost about...

Most Alabama couples think that what is good for the parents is also good for their children. However, research shows that divorce negatively affects children. Here's how. Anger and irritability When parents divorce, their children are met with a new circumstance that...

Spouses undergoing divorce often focus on custody and support issues. But property division can have long-term consequences for your financial well-being. Untangling and addressing the ownership of assets may be complicated and have important family law consequences....

Child support is an important part of many Alabama divorces. It is imperative that the courts understand how children affected by divorce will be financially supported by their parents. Child support matters can be worked out by the agreement of the divorcing parties...

A divorce can be a financially scary event in the life of an Alabama resident. If they do not have a job and have not worked during their marriage, they may worry about how they will support themselves after the relationship is over. In situations where a person is...

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...

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....

Even though they can remain inaccessible for the immediate future, pensions and retirement accounts may be the most substantial assets that separating spouses have. Therefore, couples on the verge of divorce in Alabama should consider how these retirement assets are...

Getting a divorce is never easy, particularly if you and your spouse have acquired many high-value assets over the years. As you begin the divorce process and start determining who should get what in the divorce, it is important to have a basic understanding of how...

Those seeking to know whether a postnuptial agreement is appropriate likely already know about postnuptial agreements. However, for those that do not know, postnuptial agreements are exactly what they sound like, an agreement entered into after a marriage by the...