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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If you are about to get married, probably “prenup” is one of the last words you’d like to hear. It has a reputation. It’s something that only well-off people get. Or, is it? The word has become pretty charged with negative meanings associated with…
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Most states offer options for modifying divorce and child custody orders already in place. The courts understand that the orders that worked for your family initially may not work forever. So, the short answer is yes; you can get child support…
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A divorce legally dissolves a marriage. At the divorce’s conclusion, both parties go their separate ways, and the state considers them “single.” Annulments are slightly different. Here, the court determines the marriage null and void. Many people…
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Yes, you can change attorneys whenever you’d like throughout divorce proceedings. However, attorneys should work for you. After all, you’re paying them for a service. Therefore, if you feel that their services aren’t up to par, you can discuss this…
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Sometimes, you can pay your alimony directly to your ex. Unlike child support, which requires paying through a third party such as ExpertPay or MoneyGram, no similar regulations exist for spousal support in Alabama. Therefore, unless the judge…
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How long you have to be married to get alimony in Alabama depends on what type of alimony you’re seeking and several other factors. Judges rarely award long-term alimony in Alabama without certain circumstances, and state laws support this…
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When you file for divorce in Huntsville, Alabama, you should expect to pay $324 in court filing fees. You can make this payment with cash, money order, or cashier’s check. Serving a divorce complaint to your spouse costs an additional $20 through…
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During divorce proceedings, Alabama courts typically look at all debt accrued before and during the marriage. But how does Alabama handle student loan debt? Read Summit Family Law’s blog to learn more about what happens to student loan debt after a…
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In typical circumstances, determining alimony and childcare can be difficult, but it’s even more complex in military divorces. The courts consider military service for both spousal maintenance and childcare; and military divorce attorneys are…
