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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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…
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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…
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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…
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Every couple fights. It’s an inevitable part of humans living together—conflict happens, and we deal with it (or don’t) and move on, right? But how do you differentiate between those arguments that pass and those that contribute to the brick wall…
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How long it takes to get a divorce in Alabama depends on several factors, including whether you have a contested or uncontested divorce. The more you and your spouse can agree on legal matters related to the divorce, the faster the process will…
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If your former partner has stopped paying child support, talk to them about their situation. If they’ve recently lost a job or experienced financial difficulty, you can have the child custody order modified, allowing them to make payments. If that’s…
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Co-parenting with an ex isn’t easy—especially if they won’t abide by the custodial arrangement. In that situation, you have options. For instance, a child custody attorney can send your ex a letter, asking them to follow the arrangement. You could…
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You can request a child support modification by working out an agreement with the other parent. If possible, you could then file a petition that would modify an already-existing agreement. Here, you could make changes to child support payments…
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It does not matter who files for divorce first when it comes to the outcome of property division, spousal support, or child custody in a divorce. There could be both advantages and disadvantages to filing first, but filing has no direct effect on…
