A divorcing couple is often understandably eager to complete the process and begin living an exciting, independent life. There are specific negotiations, however, that must be handled in a precise, thorough manner. Certain factors like spousal maintenance, property...
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How much does a divorce cost in Alabama?
Divorce often adds complications to both spouses' lives. Whether it's due to the massive amounts of paperwork, determining how to split assets and time spent in court, marital separation can be a lengthy and costly process for some. However, the time and money divorce...
What factors could lead you to receive sole custody?
When many parents get divorced, they do their best to set aside their differences to make a joint custody arrangement work. While this is ideal for some families, you may have concerns about your spouse’s parental fitness. You may be filing for divorce due to their...
Understanding child support
Once divorcing parents, or the courts, decide who will be the custodial parent, the next step is to determine child support. The state of Alabama determines support payments on the premise that a child’s level of support should stay the same as if the parents were...
Holidays with special consideration in parenting plans
Child custody and visitation are typically hotly contested elements of any divorce. Parents who have chosen to end their marriage must attempt to reconcile their needs with the needs of their children – in addition to the needs of a potentially complex calendar....
Explore whether to sell or keep your home in divorce
Money offers guidance to Alabama couples pondering whether to sell or keep their home after divorce. We have experience helping clients handle asset division decisions in divorce. Selling your home Selling your home requires that you and your spouse choose a realtor...
How can you stay amicable during a custody battle?
In a contested or less than amicable divorce, child custody can create even more complications. It can be difficult to see beyond your personal feelings. Unfortunately, bickering and custody battles can negatively impact the children involved. To adhere to your...
Fighting over finances and divorce
Marriages crumble for many reasons, but financial hurdles play a key role in the collapse of many marital relationships. Sometimes, financial disagreement revolves around children, such as kids attending a certain college, but there are many other sources of financial...
What is contempt of court in a divorce case?
In Alabama and elsewhere, judges want individuals to follow their orders. If that does not happen, a judge may hold the noncompliant party in contempt of court. For family law matters, such as divorce, contempt of court may have significant consequences. Anyone who...
Is your spouse lying about their assets?
When Alabama couples decide to divorce, the process is often draining and messy. You may find out more information along the way that makes the divorce even more difficult to deal with. For example, a spouse may try to hide assets. When a spouse lies about their...