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 thus crucial […]
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There are mechanisms in place that allow enforcement of child support orders of another state, called foreign orders/out-of-state child support orders, without registering the order. The party seeking to enforce the order would send specified information, including a certified copy of the order, to the proper support agency in Alabama. The agency will review and
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While child support payments or orders are commonly violated – just forty-three percent of parents who are owed child support actually receive it – the consequences are severe. Parents who are unable to pay child support can face orders from wage garnishment to imprisonment, depending on the extent to which they neglected the child support
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When a court issues an out-of-state child support order, it is usually meant to last for a long time. Most child support orders last until your child has reached adulthood because of their age, being emancipated, or getting married. Surprisingly, some orders last even longer than that. Throughout the course of your life, you may
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If you are going through a divorce and have children, you and your spouse will have to agree on a child support arrangement, including who has to pay and how much the monthly responsibility will be. But what if you don’t have an income source and can’t afford child support? Will you still be required
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Since 2015 when the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, the effects have rippled across the landscape of family law. Family law can be complicated and with the evolving laws regarding marriage and divorce, a family law attorney can be a huge asset in protecting your rights. There are
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You have not seen nor had contact with your spouse in years. You have now made the decision to legally divorce that spouse. What Do You Need To Do To Get A Divorce By Publication? Here is a scenario: You dated Joey who was your “soul mate” during high school. The two of you plan
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There is always a Silver Lining in not-so-pleasant situations. Even divorce. No matter how hard changes in our life might be, there are some good things between all the bad. As the common saying goes: “Getting divorced sucks, being divorced is great.” So, instead of always focusing on the bad side, we decided to discuss
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If you put your career on hold for several years to raise a family or maybe didn’t start a career at all, you may feel unprepared for entering the workforce. However, going back to work after divorce is a great opportunity for a fresh start. Returning to work after divorce is a chance to meet
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Pets & Divorce Create A Bone Of Contention When it comes to pets and divorce, there are added layers of considerations to make. Believe it or not, divorce isn’t only hard on you, your spouse, and your children. It also poses an emotional experience for your “fur babies.” As man’s best friend, science shows that
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“Gather ’round the Thanksgiving table and say something you’re thankful for.” When you’re in the midst of a divorce, answering a question like this can feel, well, loaded. In American culture, Thanksgiving is virtually synonymous with a large family dinner, although COVID-19 is putting a monkey wrench in that for now. Nonetheless, most of us
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