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What Are the Most Common Financial Mistakes Made During Divorce?

Most Common Financial Mistakes Made in Divorce? Divorce can place a heavy burden on your finances. Many financial mistakes during divorce could negatively affect you in the long run. The most common financial mistakes made during divorce include: Not knowing marital finances Not considering mediation Not understanding your debt liability Failing to think about tax […]

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13 Jul 2022

What Are the Alternatives to Divorce Court?

Divorce Court Alternatives? Most Alabama divorces do not go to trial. The judge does not listen to arguments and rule on contested factors in divorces as often as many assume. Instead, through negotiations, mediation, and other means, many couples reach agreements the judge approves before issuing the divorce decree. Working with an Alabama divorce lawyer

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12 Jul 2022

What Is Child Custody?

Child Custody: What is it? Child custody is the term Alabama family courts use to refer to several topics related to guardianship of minor children. Courts determine custody during divorce, paternity cases, or other petitions. Custody deals with both the legal and practical aspects of guardianship, including decision-making, visitation, and who serves as the child’s

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11 Jul 2022

How Do I Divorce My Military Spouse Who Is Stationed Overseas?

How Do I Divorce My Military Spouse Who Is Overseas? The military divorce process is similar to other divorces that do not involve overseas military personnel. For example, you will establish grounds for a divorce, submit a divorce complaint, divide marital assets, or determine custody of your children. However, military divorces come with key differences

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Does Divorce Have to Be Filed in the Same State as the Marriage?

Which State Does the Divorce Have to be Filed in? Once you decide you are ready to get divorced, you may have many questions about the process. One common question among clients is if they must file for divorce in the same state as the marriage. You do not have to get married in Alabama

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03 Jul 2022

How Do I Choose a Divorce Attorney?

Choosing a Divorce Attorney Finding the right lawyer could be the key to helping you get through your divorce without adding additional stress to the process. In addition, investing in the right attorney can help you save money in the long run. You can do several things to find the divorce lawyer who will best

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01 Jul 2022

How Do You Protect Your Assets in a Divorce?

Several strategies are available for keeping your spouse from taking an unfair portion of the marital assets. Mainly, the key is to keep separate assets separate and prevent them from commingling with marital assets. Some steps you can take to protect your assets in a divorce include: Our family law attorneys can explain how courts

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26 Jun 2022

How to Change Lawyers During a Divorce

Hiring a lawyer who you trust will advocate for you throughout the divorce process is an important decision. If you do not feel confident in your current divorce lawyer, it is possible to make a change. The attorneys at Summit Family Law can review your case and determine how we can help. If you choose

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How Long does a Divorce Take in Alabama?

In Alabama, a divorce can take months. How long yours takes depends on certain factors. Issues like the grounds for your divorce and any disputes you have with your spouse can slow things down. However, a lawyer from our firm can help with your divorce proceedings. What Issues Can Slow Down a Divorce? Several issues

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How Does Child Support Affect Custody?

Child support and custody arrangements usually go hand in hand. Some types of custody agreements can affect the child support obligation. In many cases, there will be a custodial parent who receives child support payments from the noncustodial parent. However, several factors are considered when determining both custody agreements and child support payments. Deciding on

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