Author name: Summit Family Law

In taking a stereotypical look at divorce, men worry about the money and property, and women worry about the relationship and the kids, and to many, finding a divorce support group of some sort isn’t necessary. Here’s the problem with looking at divorce that way – generalized stereotypes are rarely 100% true, and unless you’ve

Settling is a word that we do not immediately associate with positive things. We look for better jobs or struggle to find a soulmate because we do not want to settle. And while that is perfectly fine in other areas in life, it might not be applicable to your Alabama divorce process. I’d like to

It’s inevitable that this thought passes through your head when you’ve tried to make things work with your partner, reaching the very difficult realization that you may need a divorce. “But, what about the kids?” This is a question that certainly worries many couples who find that this is the way they’d like to proceed.

If you are entering the legal world of divorce proceedings, some of the terms may seem foreign to you. Of course, your attorney can explain in detail what you need to know, but if you want a basic understanding of the most common terms, keep reading. It is important to have a good grasp of

During our years of experience in this field, we have learned the terrible consequences that not planning ahead has (financially or otherwise). I’m guessing prenups, litigations, and people losing their retirement is what might come to mind. But you’d be surprised at the things that can happen during a divorce process and why we say

It is often said that the number one cause of divorce, is marriage. It may not be addressed frequently enough, but setting the grounds for a strong marriage is understanding more about the person who you marry. Not just on a personal level, but in a deep understanding of who they are, how they like