During a divorce, if parents cannot agree on a custody arrangement themselves, the court may have to rule regarding child custody rights. This could include physical custody – or parenting time – and it could also include legal custody, which revolves around parents...
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2 co-parenting strategies you should consider post-divorce
Divorce can be a challenging transition, especially when children are involved. When both co-parents in a family opt to adopt tried and tested co-parenting strategies, they can (usually) slowly but surely overcome the challenges and get into a relatively...
How to prepare if you’re divorcing a narcissist
Naturally, divorcing a narcissist can be an emotionally and psychologically unpleasant experience for spouses and even their children. Partners can feel frustrated, scared and overwhelmed by the process. Furthermore, they may worry that their soon-to-be narcissistic...
Red flags that your spouse is trying to hide assets
If you’re moving toward a divorce, one thing to be wary of is a spouse who attempts to hide assets. They do this to keep them from you. They will attempt to hide the assets before disclosing what they own to the court, keeping those assets out of the property division...
Co-parents, it’s time to plan for the holidays!
Crafting a joyful holiday experience for your children when you’re co-parenting generally requires a thoughtful approach and advanced planning. Even the most amicable co-parenting relationship can experience strain during the holidays, which means that being proactive...
How to communicate with your spouse during divorce
Communicating with your soon-to-be ex-spouse during divorce can be difficult. While you should communicate through attorneys, you can handle some matters by yourselves, especially if the divorce didn't stem from domestic violence or any other form of abuse. Here are...
What happens to retirement accounts in an Alabama divorce?
Divorcing couples in Alabama may wonder whether they can remain in their marital home or worry about how they will divide credit card debt. Worry tends to be an inevitability during divorce, as each party has so much at stake. Both spouses want to preserve as much of...
Must your co-parent weigh in if your child wants pierced ears?
Parents make a seemingly endless number of decisions on behalf of their children until those children reach adulthood. From what Halloween costume they’re permitted to wear to whether they can take certain medications, parents are their children’s advocates as well as...
Should you move out of the family home in a divorce?
Each party in a divorce is always careful about the moves they make. No one wants to make a decision that can lead to an unfavorable verdict. And one of the matters that soon-to-be ex-spouses pay close attention to is the family home. In Alabama, marital property is...
Mistakes to avoid in an Alabama divorce
Divorce is an emotionally challenging and legally complex process. If you are going through a divorce in Alabama, it's important to approach it cautiously and avoid common pitfalls. Here, you can learn about some crucial mistakes to avoid during an Alabama divorce,...