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Does Adultery Affect Child Custody in Alabama?

Does Adultery Affect Child Custody in Alabama?

Adultery could affect child custody in Alabama. For instance, if a spouse abandons their wife or husband, the children’s custody may fall to the parent who was abandoned. When determining custody arrangements, the court may take into consideration the moral character of a parent under certain special circumstances. A child custody lawyer who is familiar […]

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Who Gets the Debt in an Alabama Divorce?

In the state of Alabama, neither property nor debts are approached as a 50/50 split. Rather, Alabama identifies as an “equitable distribution state.” This means that left up to the courts, the division of assets (property) and liabilities (debts) should be fair and equitable. Although, “equitable” does not necessarily mean equal. Rather, it reflects what the Circuit Court deems to be fair.

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Do I Have to Pay Child Support With Shared or Joint Custody?

Do I Have to Pay Child Support With Shared or Joint Custody?

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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