When deciding whether or not to get divorced in a military relationship, it is crucial for each spouse to understand the complexities associated with the retirement system in the military. Knowing which accounts each party is entitled to, as well as the proper way to value the funds and draft the decree are major undertakings […]
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Generally speaking, the military will let couples go through the divorce without much interference from the government. One area that military Command will intervene in is the issue of child and spousal support. Child & Spousal Support In Military Divorces Amount Of Payment The military requires their service members to provide “adequate support” to family
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“I had a really good childhood up until I was nine; then a classic case of divorce really affected me.” –Kurt Cobain A divorce is a difficult experience for adults to endure and often even more traumatic for children to accept. Children often do not understand the reasons why their once loving mother and father
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These 10 Alabama divorce tips will keep things clear for you during the difficult contested divorce process. If you are considering filing for divorce in Huntsville, Alabama, things may get difficult as time goes on. Read the tips below and keep a cool head during the process. Facing, enduring, and finalizing a divorce can be
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But… What about the kids? We are sure this question has popped up in your mind and also during discussions or arguments before deciding if you should or shouldn’t get a divorce. No matter how difficult your marriage has become, I am sure your children’s well-being must be one of your top priorities (as they
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Prenuptial agreements get a bad reputation. People tend to view them as a sign that the marriage will ultimately end up in a divorce. However, prenuptial agreements are helpful for many reasons. Here is why you need a prenup before getting married. First, let’s define what a prenuptial agreement actually is. A prenup sets in
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When a person goes into the armed services, they become entitled to certain benefits, called entitlements. These can include base privileges, retired pay, and medical care for life. While married, each spouse is able to access these benefits. However, what happens in a divorce? Here is how military members and their ex-spouses can receive entitlements.
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Having a child is a wonderful experience that brings joy to both parents. However, during a divorce, child support can become tricky. Child support is meant to care for the child, including any healthcare or insurance costs. It is paid to the parent with custody in order to properly attend to the child’s needs. Here
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Over the last three days, Alabama has averaged 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 per day. In the last two weeks, the state of Alabama has reported nearly 10,000 cases of coronavirus and 887 deaths from the virus. Some experts have wondered whether or not Alabama needs to tighten its restrictions again to prevent more deaths.
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What You Need To Know To Protect Your Kids & Assets During A Pandemic COVID-19 has most of us scared of the unknown right now, but what happens when family law matters such as child custody are thrown into the mix? With the current panic over Coronavirus, many of our family law clients are wondering
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