A divorce can cause intense feelings of vulnerability. But there is power in knowledge. Here you’ll find hundreds of articles to help you understand the divorce process.
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Figuring out your family’s finances is a project most couples don’t look forward to during the divorce process. Often, when one spouse decides to move out of the house, it pushes the financial envelope, so to speak, because the couple, if they’re…
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The rules governing retirement account distributions have undergone substantial changes since the enactment of the SECURE Act in 2019. This legislation altered how most non-spouse beneficiaries, called designated beneficiaries, handle after-death…
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Going through a divorce can be overwhelming and terrifying. For men, a divorce may result in a new parenting arrangement, moving to another home, and added expenses, all to be balanced while already juggling a career and other responsibilities. As a…
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Unlike in many other U.S. states, there is a difference in Alabama between the legal rights you have at 18 and those you have at 19, the latter of which is the age of majority in the state. According to state law (AL Code § 26-1-1 (2023), when you…
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Divorce is already a complex and intricate process. Now, add children to the equation. It becomes that much more layered because the divorce shifts from being about you and your ex reaching an equitable solution as you part ways to creating the best…
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You are right: from an emotional standpoint, your children will always be your babies. When you’re 90, and they’re in their sixties, babies they will remain — at least in your eyes. However, once your child turns 18, the law won’t see it that way…
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At the start of every divorce, a couple's financial picture can range anywhere from tidy to unorganized to altogether unknown. Even when finances are in order, couples, whether inadvertently or by their own hand, often take steps that ultimately…
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You’ve probably heard the term estate plan thrown around loosely. You may know a last will and testament (usually just called a will) is part of it, but you still aren’t sure what other documents are. The confusion is understandable, given that some…
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You have decided to divorce your spouse and recently moved out of your house. This has already been a big adjustment for you and your soon-to-be ex, and to make matters more complicated, you are now unsure about the ins and outs of co-parenting…
