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It’s hardly a surprise to you that your spouse is making your divorce as difficult and drawn out as possible. They’re angry that you’ve decided to end the marriage, and their logic seems to be that you should suffer as much as possible before you (finally) get your...
Trying to leave an abusive relationship is a frightening endeavor. You are probably acutely aware of how easy it could be to provoke a violent partner in your attempt to exit the relationship. You may also worry about them stalking you after you leave, including...
A prenuptial agreement (also called a prenup) is a contract made between two before marriage that protects each party’s assets if there is a divorce. A postnuptial agreement ( commonly known as postnup) acts similar to a prenup, by protecting property division in a...
It’s a well-known fact that social media can harm marriages. It can reduce marriage quality and contribute to marital relationship neglect. Some spouses find out their partner is cheating through social media. For example, according to one study, Facebook is mentioned...
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...
Most people have heard at least one negative story about an unfair divorce outcome. While the story you heard may have been exaggerated or lacked details that would have given the outcome more context, you may worry that you will suffer a significant financial setback...
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...
Most divorce procedures are relatively challenging, but some are more tricky than others. There may be upsetting and sensitive reasons behind the separation, and it’s only natural for former spouses to worry about these issues being aired in public. Generally,...
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...