Charlotte Christian

Charlotte Christian is the founder of Summit Family Law, a divorce and custody firm with offices in Birmingham and Huntsville. She represents Alabama clients in divorce, child custody, alimony, and property division matters, with particular focus on contested cases and the financial complexities that come with them. Charlotte holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Temple University Beasley School of Law and a Juris Doctor from Jones School of Law. She is also a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, a selective program founded by trial attorney Gerry Spence that trains lawyers in courtroom advocacy and client-centered representation. Charlotte writes about Alabama family law to help clients understand the process, weigh their options, and make informed decisions during one of the most difficult chapters of their lives.

Dividing retirement accounts in an Alabama divorce

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Dividing Retirement in an Alabama Divorce

Retirement is often the largest asset in an Alabama divorce, and it follows rules that do not apply to the rest of the marital estate. Those rules...

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Alabama Marriage Laws

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Alabama Custody Agreements and Parenting Plans

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Divorce Finances and Financial Advice in Alabama

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Alabama Alimony Calculator and How It Works

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Guardianship in Alabama

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Domestic Violence and Protection From Abuse in Alabama

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Business Owner Divorce in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

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Tuscaloosa Child Custody After HB 229

Written by the Summit Family Law Team Reviewed by Charlotte Christian, Attorney · Alabama Bar · AV Preeminent® Rated · Avvo 10 Rated · LLM Trial...

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