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Child custody matters are often contentious during a divorce. Making sure your children have what they need is critical. Parents make a few mistakes that can mean the adjustment into life between two homes is more difficult for the kids. Avoiding these could mean a...
The holidays can be one of the most challenging things to agree about as divorced parents. Days such as Thanksgiving or Christmas carry so much significance that just giving up the opportunity to spend them with your kids may be difficult. You shouldn’t have to spend...
Parents know that back-to-school time means that their budget is going to be strained. There are a lot of “extras” (that aren’t really extra) that go into getting a child ready for school. The average family has to shell out between $272 and $360 per child before...
As we approach the start of another school year, parents need to be aware of the state requirements for childhood vaccinations. Alabama requires children in schools and daycare facilities to have current vaccinations for a range of diseases from measles, mumps and...
Alabama uses an “income shares” formula to determine how much child support has to be paid after two parents separate or divorce. Using this kind of formula, both parents’ incomes are taken into consideration while determining how much support should be paid. The...
In all matters of divorce, the children’s welfare always comes first. Therefore, if the children are in danger or their well-being is at risk due to the actions of one of the parents, it could affect custody orders. Domestic violence is a significant consideration in...
No parent wants to be told they can only visit their child with a third party present. However, many parents must deal with a supervised visitation order from the court – at least temporarily. Supervised visitation to help ensure the safety and well-being of a child –...
