Important Update (2023): Starting June 1, 2023, there will be a significant alteration in the method of calculating child support for parents who share physical custody of their children in Alabama. Get the full details here. Joint custody refers to a child’s shared physical and/or legal custody after the parents separate or divorce. In such
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While divorce can seem simple, there are a multitude of different ways that the divorce outcome can be reached. In Alabama, there are two different types of divorces: uncontested, and contested. These two types can be reached in a variety of ways. Here are the types of divorces you can receive in Alabama. Learn how
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Child custody arrangements can be very complicated. The old format of getting the kids one weekend every fortnight is not very functional and does not let you be a part of every part of your child’s life. So, many parents are looking out for options that help out dividing time in a more evenly way:
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In an Alabama divorce, a wife may keep the personal property she owned before the marriage. A wife can also seek an equitable portion of marital property shared by the couple, including physical property (such as the family home) or other assets (such as bank accounts). While Alabama law entitles each spouse to certain rights
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How Dads Can Improve Their Changes of Winning Custody While factors like jurisdiction can affect custody, the tips below tend to be universally applicable and bound to work in Alabama or any other state. Pay Child Support Religiously Fathers planning to get custody shouldn’t abandon their parental duties, including paying child support regularly and on
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Creating a divorce settlement that leaves you secure is a delicate balance between the wants and needs of both parties. Compromise may be the last thing on earth you want to do, but a fair and equitable divorce settlement will save you time, energy, and frustration in the years to come. Details are extremely important
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If you are newly engaged or considering marriage sometime in the future, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement. We get that it’s not the most romantic gesture to follow “Will you marry me?” with “ Who gets what in the divorce?”− but it’s a common misconception that prenuptial agreements are only important in
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Don’t Let Your Divorce Interfere With Your Child’s Best Interests Extra-curricular activities, sports, in particular, are effective tools for character development in children and youth. Most parents see the value in their kid being part of a team or exercising the discipline it takes to participate in sports. Unfortunately, when a child’s schedule is disrupted
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When a child’s parents are no longer living together, they may need a child custody or visitation schedule in place to ensure both parents have the opportunity to spend quality time with their child. However, the different types of child custody and visitation options can vary depending on the specific circumstances of your case. Here’s
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You have probably heard how important it is to have an emergency fund in case of, well, emergencies, especially after divorce when you are out on your own. Conventional wisdom says that your savings should be able to cover about three to six months’ worth of expenses, including bills and other necessities. This formula seems
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