Just as every marriage is unique, so too is every divorce. Although the basic legal issues tend to be common from one divorce to the next, the importance and complexity of those issues will vary with the circumstances. Nowhere is this more true than with same-sex couples and property division. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION MOSTLY WORKS Alabama…

Alabama couples who are in the middle class or are considered “high-asset” couples may face various financial concerns when they get a divorce. In these marriages, alimony is a frequent topic for acrimony. Often, one spouse was the primary breadwinner while the other earned less or was a stay-at-home partner. The key to alimony is…

Divorce is not only emotionally exhausting, but it can also be financially draining. The consequences of divorce may have a long-term effect on the financial health of both spouses regardless of income level, if they don’t plan out their exit strategy. For divorcing couples in Alabama, it is often the lack of focus and attention…

The divorce mediation process is a valuable process to consider in place of a litigated divorce. Divorce mediation can potentially help divorcing couples resolve their divorce concerns more peacefully. THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF DIVORCE MEDIATION The divorce mediation process can provide a variety of different benefits to divorcing couples including: Saving money: Divorce mediation can potentially cost…

There’s a lot to be worried about when it comes to divorce. Child custody disputes are common, but those who are subjected to a high-asset divorce are often concerned about what their financial standing will look like post-marriage dissolution. After all, divorce can be an enormous financial transaction. While Alabama is an equitable distribution state, meaning that…

Alimony is a common divorce-related concern many divorcing couples will have to work out during their divorce. To help them do that, it is useful for divorcing couples to be familiar with how alimony is determined when a request for it has been made during divorce. HOW ALIMONY IS DETERMINED Alimony is a payment made by one…

When parents are divorced and have a joint custody order in place, there are requirements they must follow if one or both need to relocate. A relocation may be necessary for several reasons, including for new job opportunities, better schools or to be closer to family and friends. NOTIFICATION AND CONSIDERATIONS The parent who wants…

The pandemic has changed our lives more than a lot of people realize. Parents, though, know all too well how more than a year of isolation has affected their children. Although the time spent at home may have improved family communication and led to more quality time, now that most schools have returned to full-time…

 Child custody and visitation disputes can quickly become heated. In a lot of these cases, each parent thinks that he or she knows what’s best for their child, and they’ll do anything to ensure that their parenting method is adhered to. Although many of these disputes are amicably resolved without the need for extensive court…

There are a lot of aspects to a divorce. You’ll need to deal with property division, child custody, child support, and alimony, any of which can have a tremendous impact on your future. While you certainly need to take a holistic approach to these matters, you also can’t overlook the importance of how marital debts are divided…