Most people who go through a divorce have very little experience with the legal system, regardless of which state they live in. But like most states, there are specific divorce laws and regulations for getting divorced in the state of Alabama, and because most clients don’t know what to do, in what order to do […]
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There are two different kinds of divorces—contested and uncontested. In an uncontested divorce, both spouses can agree on all terms, including child custody, property division, and allocation, without the court’s help. This type of divorce is usually handled more quickly, is less complicated and is typically the less expensive option. If you find yourself in
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There is no question that divorce affects the whole family. As a marriage dissolves, both parents and children must learn to adapt to a new way of life, a new normal. No two situations are the same. The adjustment process will look different for everyone, but hopefully, parents can rise above the conflict in order
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That was the question in a recent case where an Alabama couple was divorced in 2013 with a settlement agreement reached by the parties. The divorce provided that the husband was to pay the wife $500 each month for eight years as alimony in gross. In addition, the judge ordered the husband to maintain his
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Marital Trust & Privacy – A Family Law Attorney Knows Your Rights One of the fundamental elements of a stable marriage is trust. Sometimes trust is broken by one bad choice, sometimes it is worn away over years of distance between spouses. When there is a lack of trust it takes time to rebuild and
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If you are facing divorce and find yourself in need of a divorce attorney, it’s important to find one that will be the right fit for you and your situation. Putting in some time and effort upfront will give you the best opportunity to find a divorce attorney that not only wins the best outcome
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These five common mistakes could prevent a good outcome from your divorce. The divorce process is an inevitably stressful, emotional, and difficult experience that can cause people to do things and behave in ways that are out of character. Seemingly small white lies can have a huge impact if they are discovered, and chances are,
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Co-parenting can be stressful and frustrating when you have a strained relationship with your ex, but it’s not impossible. For the sake of your children’s well being it’s necessary to figure out a way to co-parent effectively. You don’t have to have a perfect relationship with your ex, but you do have to be civil.
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When deciding whether or not to get divorced in a military relationship, it is crucial for each spouse to understand the complexities associated with the retirement system in the military. Knowing which accounts each party is entitled to, as well as the proper way to value the funds and draft the decree are major undertakings
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Generally speaking, the military will let couples go through the divorce without much interference from the government. One area that military Command will intervene in is the issue of child and spousal support. Child & Spousal Support In Military Divorces Amount Of Payment The military requires their service members to provide “adequate support” to family
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