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.
A “gray divorce” refers to divorces among older couples. According to research from 2022, 36% of adults in the U.S. getting divorced were over 50. Though divorce at any age can present issues, divorcing later in life raises unique challenges. If you’re contemplating a divorce at this stage of life in Alabama, it’s crucial not […]
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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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You have to go to trial for a divorce only if you still have contested issues in your dissolution of marriage case. If you and your soon-to-be former spouse settle all of the details, like physical and legal custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and distribution of assets and debts, there is no need for
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If you are currently going through divorce proceedings and would like to change a divorce to a legal separation, you can. The change needs to be made before a final judgment is made in the divorce proceedings. Once a final judgment is made in a divorce, the couple would need to remarry before they will
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You might wonder if you have to live with the terms of your original divorce decree and parenting plan forever or if those terms can get modified. When life changes, sometimes the original terms of the divorce are neither practical nor fair. Judges in Alabama do not want children to live in constant flux, so
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After divorce proceedings commence, one or both parties involved may experience a change in circumstances.
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In Alabama, it is possible to receive alimony as a working spouse. In addition, depending on your living conditions and wages, you could receive interim maintenance during divorce proceedings and rehabilitative alimony once the court finalizes your divorce. However, the state has rules in place to ensure equitable alimony rulings. How a Working Spouse Can
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There may come a time when you want to move with your children. However, it’s not as simple as choosing a new home and moving away. Read Summit Family Law’s blog to learn how relocation affects child custody. What is relocation? Relocation is a simple term that refers to the action of moving to a
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While uncontested divorces are cheaper and faster than contested divorces, there are often many questions about how they affect child support and child custody. Read Summit Family Law’s blog to learn how parents can get an uncontested divorce. What is an uncontested divorce? An uncontested divorce means that you and your spouse agree to separate
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Co-parenting is a great way to ensure that your children adjust to their new family situation. However, it can take some practice and patience. Read Summit Family Law’s blog to learn more about summer co-parenting. What is Co-Parenting? Co-parenting is a way to share responsibilities between you and your former spouse. You and your child’s
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Getting a divorce is a life-changing event and can be emotionally exhausting. Trying to do it alone is even more challenging. You need support to get through your divorce, but it can be hard to know where to find it. To learn more, read Summit Family Law’s blog. Why do you need support? We all
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