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.
Hear from an experienced Alabama family law attorney about how a scorched earth divorce can cost you.
Scorched Earth Divorce: The Hidden Costs of a High-Conflict Divorce Read More »
How Dads Can Improve Their Changes of Winning Custody While factors like jurisdiction can affect custody, the tips below tend to be universally applicable and bound to work in Alabama or any other state. Pay Child Support Religiously Fathers planning to get custody shouldn’t abandon their parental duties, including paying child support regularly and on
Can Dads Win Child Custody Cases? Spoiler Alert: Yes, They Can Read More »
Creating a divorce settlement that leaves you secure is a delicate balance between the wants and needs of both parties. Compromise may be the last thing on earth you want to do, but a fair and equitable divorce settlement will save you time, energy, and frustration in the years to come. Details are extremely important
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If you are newly engaged or considering marriage sometime in the future, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement. We get that it’s not the most romantic gesture to follow “Will you marry me?” with “ Who gets what in the divorce?”− but it’s a common misconception that prenuptial agreements are only important in
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Don’t Let Your Divorce Interfere With Your Child’s Best Interests Extra-curricular activities, sports, in particular, are effective tools for character development in children and youth. Most parents see the value in their kid being part of a team or exercising the discipline it takes to participate in sports. Unfortunately, when a child’s schedule is disrupted
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When a child’s parents are no longer living together, they may need a child custody or visitation schedule in place to ensure both parents have the opportunity to spend quality time with their child. However, the different types of child custody and visitation options can vary depending on the specific circumstances of your case. Here’s
How Do Alabama Child Visitation Schedules Work? Read More »
You have probably heard how important it is to have an emergency fund in case of, well, emergencies, especially after divorce when you are out on your own. Conventional wisdom says that your savings should be able to cover about three to six months’ worth of expenses, including bills and other necessities. This formula seems
How Much Should You Save In An Emergency Fund After A Divorce? Read More »
So, you’ve made your decision. You’ve tried everything and have concluded that divorce is the best option for you. Now comes one of the hardest parts: how do you let your children know you’ll get divorced? This is one of those key moments where how you say things has a huge impact. So first, consider
5 Key Messages To Let Your Children Know You’ll Be Getting Divorced Read More »
Divorce requires spouses to disentangle their lives together—including the financial arrangements of the marriage. Every state has unique laws for financial matters and divorce. Alabama divides assets according to equitable distribution standards. Couples may agree about property division and require little help from lawyers, mediation, or the civil courts. However, other divorces are financially complex,
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As the wedding season is fast approaching in the Hart of Dixie, we thought that this might be a good time to include prenups in your wedding preparation list. “Prenup” is a word that’s usually seen as something negative. Some people say prenups are just for the rich and famous, or for those who don’t really
What Is a Prenup & Why Every Couple Should Get One Before Getting Married Read More »
A common question asked by soon-to-be divorced clients is whether dating during divorce is ok. The answer is simple, but not easy. Whether you realize it or not, dating during divorce will only make the divorce process more difficult for you and your spouse. Until your divorce is completely finalized, you are still legally married.
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