Hoover Family Law Blog
How military service may impact child custody in a divorce
When couples are going through a divorce, custody decisions may be among the most difficult decisions they make. Military OneSource explains that custody planning can be further complicated for Alabama families who have one or both parents in the military. Both...
Managing stress during a contested divorce
Sometimes, divorce is relatively straightforward and a couple works through divorce matters in an amicable manner. On the other hand, some couples cannot agree on key issues such as how to divide custody and some divorces are highly contentious. Whether you are in the...
Mediation may speed up the divorce process
Couples divorcing in Alabama face many stressful issues. Even if the judge does not order mediation, using the service can help speed up the divorce process. The service can also help resolve contested issues outside of court. Mediate.com recommends choosing mediation...
Children suffer statewide as billions owe in child support
There are many legitimate instances when a parent may not be able to contribute to raising a child. Unfortunately, a child’s needs do not miraculously reduce when the resources available dwindle. This puts unfair pressure on one parent to meet all the parenting...
What is the difference between parallel parenting and co-parenting?
After a divorce, you have to prioritize your child’s needs. No matter how bitter or emotionally charged your divorce was; you have to set your differences aside for your children. The two of you have to decide which style of parenting works for you and your family....
Do divorced spouses get Social Security work benefits?
The emotional toll wrought by divorce can increase if you are losing someone that provided the primary income into your household. It can cause you to wonder how you will provide for yourself when you retire. However, if your marriage has lasted long enough and you...
Is this a valid reason to change child custody?
When parents in Alabama split up, they make child custody arrangements. But the decision does not have to last forever. The courts understand that circumstances change with time. It is possible that the arrangement that works for you now may not work in the future....
What are valid reasons to modify child support?
When Alabama courts decide on child custody payments in a divorce case, this payment is not set in stone. The court understands that life is unpredictable and changes without warning. Because of that, there are situations in which you can modify child support payment....
Does parenting time affect support?
If you are going through a divorce and think that you will need to pay child support, then you may wonder how the court determines what amount you will pay. This is especially true if you have a joint custody situation where you share almost equal time with your...
What might lead to a contested divorce?
An uncontested divorce is one in which you and your spouse reach an agreement on all the terms of your divorce settlement. During the settlement process, though, there are many issues that may arise. You will have to make some very important decisions that will affect...
