You might wonder if you have to live with the terms of your original divorce decree and parenting plan forever or if those terms can get modified. When life changes, sometimes the original terms of the divorce are neither practical nor fair. Judges in Alabama do not want children to live in constant flux, so
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After divorce proceedings commence, one or both parties involved may experience a change in circumstances.
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In Alabama, it is possible to receive alimony as a working spouse. In addition, depending on your living conditions and wages, you could receive interim maintenance during divorce proceedings and rehabilitative alimony once the court finalizes your divorce. However, the state has rules in place to ensure equitable alimony rulings. How a Working Spouse Can
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There may come a time when you want to move with your children. However, it’s not as simple as choosing a new home and moving away. Read Summit Family Law’s blog to learn how relocation affects child custody.  What is relocation? Relocation is a simple term that refers to the action of moving to a
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While uncontested divorces are cheaper and faster than contested divorces, there are often many questions about how they affect child support and child custody. Read Summit Family Law’s blog to learn how parents can get an uncontested divorce. What is an uncontested divorce? An uncontested divorce means that you and your spouse agree to separate
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Co-parenting is a great way to ensure that your children adjust to their new family situation. However, it can take some practice and patience. Read Summit Family Law’s blog to learn more about summer co-parenting. What is Co-Parenting? Co-parenting is a way to share responsibilities between you and your former spouse. You and your child’s
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Getting a divorce is a life-changing event and can be emotionally exhausting. Trying to do it alone is even more challenging. You need support to get through your divorce, but it can be hard to know where to find it. To learn more, read Summit Family Law’s blog. Why do you need support? We all
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Getting a divorce is a life-changing event, and it can be difficult to imagine your life afterward. However, just like all things in life, this too shall pass. Read Summit Family Law’s blog to learn how to plan for life after divorce. You’re Not Alone Before we talk about how to plan for life after
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Getting a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can help you and your partner plan for the future and give you the chance to have those hard, but important, conversations. While they may seem similar, prenups and postnups have one key difference. Read Summit Family Law’s blog to learn more. What is a Prenup? A prenup, also
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In an uncontested divorce, the spouses settle all their issues without having to go to trial. Alternatively, if there are unresolved disputes between the couple, it leads to a contested divorce. Some people incorrectly assume that an uncontested divorce means that one spouse lets the other spouse have their way about everything. That is not
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Alabama custody laws for unmarried parents are similar to those of married parents. It may be difficult to determine where the child should live and how much time each parent will get to spend with them, especially for unmarried parents. When deciding who gets custody of your child, it is important to put your child’s
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Sometimes, a married couple wants to live apart and have an enforceable court order regarding spousal support and assets, but they do not want to get a divorce. Alabama law allows such couples to seek a legal separation, which can accomplish those goals. A family law attorney can explain how to file for a legal
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You’ve likely heard of a prenup, or prenuptial agreement, before. But have you ever heard about a postnuptial agreement? These agreements are similar, but they differ in their timing. Read Summit Family Law’s blog to learn more. A Postnuptial Agreement A postnuptial agreement is a contract you and your spouse create after getting married, sometimes
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Military divorces are different from civilian divorces in a number of ways, particularly when it comes to something called military retirement benefits. To learn more about whether an ex-spouse can claim military retirement benefits, read Summit Family Law’s blog. What are Military Retirement Benefits? Your military retirement benefits refer to the assistance you receive after
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The Invest In Your Future Scholarship is a financial literacy scholarship awarded annually by Summit Family Law. Winning entrants receive a prize of $2,500. All applicants to this scholarship must meet the eligibility requirements as laid out on the scholarship application page, including: Those who meet the following conditions are NOT eligible to apply: Notification
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Finances can often become a source of tension for many couples, in marriage or dating. Whether you and your spouse are happily married or looking to start the divorce process, you may be wondering how many bank accounts you should have. Read our blog to learn more. Discuss with Your Spouse Since money can be
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After your divorce, you may become envious of your ex-spouse. Maybe the kids speak highly of your ex or talk about what they did with your ex. It can be tempting to vocalize that to your children – but don’t. Read our blog to learn how to avoid damaging your child’s relationship with you and
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Having a pet is like having another member of the family. However, there are different ways that divorce can affect them, both emotionally and concerning custody. Read our blog to learn more about how divorce can affect your pets. Pet Custody With a few exceptions, most states consider pets to be property. In many cases,
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As a parent, it can be challenging to help your child adjust to life after a divorce. It is essential to remind your children just how much you love them. An excellent way to remind them how much you love them is to spend time with them, whether on a trip or at home. Here
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Getting a divorce may seem convoluted. There are different steps and terms, and they can become very complex. For that reason, it is essential to become familiar with how divorce proceeds. Read on to see Summit Family Law’s stages of a divorce case. Before a Divorce When getting a divorce, it is crucial to speak
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