Divorce and wealth are a lot like oil and water—they do not mix well. In a typical scenario, the spouse with the most assets fears being taken advantage of, and the less wealthy spouse fears an unfair property settlement. Unfortunately, these fears can cause a spouse...
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Remember these points while dealing with custody matters
Ending a relationship when you share a child isn’t as easy as just gathering your belongings and walking away. Instead, you have to determine how both parents can still remain involved in the child’s life. There are several things that you and your ex can do to...
Do you need a reason for your divorce in Alabama?
You want to get a divorce, but there’s a catch: You don’t really have a solid reason. You simply feel like you and your spouse have drifted apart over time. You’re no longer in love. They didn’t cheat on you or do anything else to force the end of the marriage, but...
Avoid these costly mistakes during your child custody case
Divorce comes with its share of worry and stress. Depending on the circumstances, the legal aspects of your divorce can become intricate and this can exasperate the personal differences between the couple. This can worsen if children are involved in the divorce...
Where does Alabama rank among the worst states to get divorced?
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...
How divorce can affect children in Alabama
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...
Divorce: Dealing with commingled assets
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....
Income shares model of child support in Alabama
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...
How is spousal support determined in Alabama?
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...
Eleven grounds for divorce in Alabama
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...