Marriage may be about love, but divorce is largely a financial transaction – and one of the biggest things that couples have to do is figure out how to divide the marital property. In Alabama, the division of property is governed by the laws of equitable distribution....
Co-parenting is one possible model to follow when you aren’t in a relationship with your child’s other parent. In this model, both adults work closely with each other to ensure that their children have what they need. While co-parenting is often beneficial for...
When a divorce is about to happen, both parties naturally start thinking about how they can maintain their lifestyle (or if they can maintain it). That’s often when the question of alimony comes up. Alimony is a form of spousal support that’s designed to help prevent...
If you ask people, why they think couples get divorced, they will probably bring up extramarital affairs first. And there’s a reason for this, as some sources claim that this is the top reason for divorce in the United States. When an affair happens, it is fairly...
Mediation offers an alternative way to handle your divorce. While not appropriate in all circumstances, for many people, it is a much better option than taking things to court. Why is that? It could save you time, stress and money You only end mediation when you reach...
Divorce is taxing – emotionally, legally, socially as well as financially. It is not uncommon for divorcing couples to be concerned about their financial situations during and after the divorce process. Will you have enough money to pay your bills? How will you make...
You’re divorcing your spouse, not your child, so that means you still want the absolute best for their future – and you know that your child has always dreamed of a higher education. Your upcoming divorce, however, makes everything very uncertain. Here’s what you need...
After a divorce, it’s typically expected that parents will split their responsibilities for and obligations to their children. In the eyes of the court, this is in the best interest of the children. Parents will have to make many considerations when discussing the...
Divorce, even under the best of circumstances, is a difficult undertaking. On one hand, you want to protect yourself and maintain your sanity even when the process does not appear amicable. On the other hand, you want to avoid aggressions that can ignite a protracted...
Divorce is rarely easy. The outcome of this process often results in several life changes you must adapt to. When you have so much on the line, you may wonder how to prepare for this process. One way is to know some of the documents you need, which will be requested...