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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Which State Does the Divorce Have to be Filed in? Once you decide you are ready to get divorced, you may have many questions about the process. One common question among clients is if they must file for divorce in the same state as the marriage. You…
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Choosing a Divorce Attorney Finding the right lawyer could be the key to helping you get through your divorce without adding additional stress to the process. In addition, investing in the right attorney can help you save money in the long run. You…
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Several strategies are available for keeping your spouse from taking an unfair portion of the marital assets. Mainly, the key is to keep separate assets separate and prevent them from commingling with marital assets. Some steps you can take to…
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Hiring a lawyer who you trust will advocate for you throughout the divorce process is an important decision. If you do not feel confident in your current divorce lawyer, it is possible to make a change. The attorneys at Summit Family Law can review…
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In Alabama, a divorce can take months. How long yours takes depends on certain factors. Issues like the grounds for your divorce and any disputes you have with your spouse can slow things down. However, a lawyer from our firm can help with your…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
