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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When you face difficulties in your marriage, you may wonder when divorce is a good idea. Even if you do not yet know if you truly want a divorce, you may have questions about how to make the right choice for you and your family. Divorce may offer…
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Alabama has set guidelines on how child support is determined. These guidelines ensure the amount is fair and reasonable. Certain factors may change the amount of child support obligation. The best interests of the child are the focus when…
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In Alabama, a divorce process begins when one divorcee files a complaint against the other. The other spouse must respond within 30 days. If the person who receives the complaint fails to respond, then a divorce by default occurs. During a default…
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If your spouse evades service of the divorce papers, you still have every right to proceed with the divorce as planned. The only thing your spouse would accomplish by refusing to participate in the proceedings is giving up their right to seek…
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If you do not sign the divorce papers, it can make things inconvenient for your spouse. However, it does not stop the divorce from happening. One spouse can get a divorce even if the other spouse refuses to cooperate. If you have questions about the…
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Custody Even if It’s My Fault in Divorce? Fault-based divorces affect the outcome of the divorce in several ways. They may make alimony more likely or alter property division. Only rarely are they a major factor in child custody. Generally, you can…
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Do Mothers Have a Better Chance of Child Custody? Many people believe that mothers always get child custody during divorce or are at least more likely to. However, this is not the case in Alabama. The courts consider many factors when deciding…
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Your spouse is entitled to half of your business if it is marital property, per Alabama law. Your spouse may receive half of your business or other assets in exchange for that half during a divorce. An Alabama divorce lawyer familiar with these…
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Under Alabama law, both parents have a right to reasonable visitation with their child. After divorce, the parenting plan will likely award joint legal and physical custody of any children. However, one parent serves as the primary physical…
