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Income can go up or down, which may impact the amount you pay or receive in child or spousal support. Courts allow modifications when financial circumstances change significantly. Understanding how income shifts affect support can help you stay prepared. When can...
Divorce can raise concerns about protecting inherited property, especially under Alabama’s equitable distribution laws. While the courts aim for a fair division of marital property, understanding strategies to keep inherited assets separate can make a significant...
Alimony, or spousal support, provides financial assistance from one spouse to the other after a divorce. This support helps ensure fairness, especially when one spouse earns significantly less. Since alimony laws differ across states, understanding how it works in...
Determining child support can be a complicated process, and understanding how Alabama courts decide the amount you need to pay can make it easier. The courts use a specific set of guidelines to calculate child support, considering various factors that help ensure the...
A restraining order (also known as an “order of protection”) helps keep you safe from someone who may be causing you harm, even a spouse or roommate. This legal action sets boundaries, requiring that person to avoid contact with you. To get a restraining order, you...
Mediation is often a useful tool to resolve disputes in a divorce. However, even when both parties agree to terms during mediation, issues can arise if one spouse fails to comply with the agreement. So, what can happen if this situation arises? What is a contested...
Going through a divorce can be emotional and stressful. A contested divorce trial can lead to several potential outcomes, impacting various aspects of the divorcing couple's lives. Understanding these outcomes can help you prepare for what to expect during the...
Deciding whether to seek sole custody of your children during a divorce in Alabama is a significant decision that can impact the entire family. It's essential to consider the benefits and challenges that come with sole custody, as well as the impact on all involved,...
All divorces involving children have special considerations. When these children have disabilities, their unique needs may come into play. Factors such as custody arrangements, child support and education plans can shape the outcome of such cases. Custody arrangements...
Dividing business assets in an Alabama divorce involves several complex steps and considerations, which impact both parties' financial futures. It is helpful to understand how courts handle business assets during a divorce in Alabama. Identifying whether the business...
