When parents can manage their personality clashes and set aside any other differences they have to raise their children together after divorce, a nesting arrangement might work. Nesting involves keeping and sharing the family home, usually temporarily, after divorce. So, instead of having your children move back and forth between two homes, parents will take…

Divorce can be tough on everyone involved — even when your marriage was unhealthy. Sure, the separation will help you heal as a person, but breakups can be emotionally taxing as you are losing your attachment and relationship to someone who meant a lot to you. Seeing your parents part ways can also be a…

Whether you represent a couple or you are looking to raise a child yourself, adoption can be an exciting venture for all those involved. However, bringing a child into your family dynamic is not a simple matter of signing forms and paying fees. There are many phases to the process and, if you are serious…

Despite a declining divorce rate in the U.S., the number of Americans that separate each year remains significant. The American Psychological Association reports that somewhere between 40% and 50% of U.S. couples who marry ultimately go their separate ways. Disagreements over finances are among the most common sources of marital problems in the first place. When…

If you are a parent, you have an awesome responsibility. That is, you have the opportunity to help your children grow into successful adults. Still, if you are going through a divorce, your future family environment may be considerably different than you initially thought. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse cannot agree on custody or physical…

If you feel your marriage is heading for divorce, then you are not alone. As the year wraps up and the new year is just around the corner, the divorce rate tends to peak in Alabama. USA Today explains that it is often known as divorce month among those who work in family law because so many…

Media portrayals of divorce often amplify the negative. They show couples as antagonistic, with anger and arguments defining the separation. But it does not have to play out that way. In reality, many divorcing couples want the process to remain as cordial as possible. This is particularly important if there are children that will be…

Sometimes, despite a Mobile resident’s best efforts, a family law case may not go the way they had hoped. Unfortunately, domestic relations cases are often about a lot more than money. A bad result could mean, for instance, that a parent will not have visitation with a child. Thankfully, a person who is not satisfied…

Like other states, Alabama has a provision in its laws that allows grandparents in the Mobile area to get court-ordered visitation of their grandchildren under certain circumstances. Specifically, grandparents of parents who are divorced or legally separated may request an order for visitation. Likewise, grandparents of children born out of wedlock may request this type of order;…

Divorces tend to be highly emotional. Sometimes, these strong emotions can bring out the worst in us. If your feelings toward your ex include remorse, frustration, betrayal, anger, apathy or some combination of these, it may become difficult for you to act rationally. But, here are a few reasons why you should try to remain…