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....
Going through a divorce is usually an incredibly challenging, complex and emotional experience. It is difficult to navigate and can bring up many negative thoughts and feelings. But there is an alternative. Many people have found that a mediated divorce can mitigate...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Getting divorced from your spouse in Alabama may create an opportunity for you to begin anew and reestablish your confidence in your capabilities. Navigating your divorce with focused determination to come out better than before is possible when you avoid common...
When two people start to build a life together through marriage, their assets get tied together. If these two people then decide to separate, dividing the assets is not always as easy as just giving each other their fair shares. There are some accounts with withdrawal...
Are you wondering how you will pay the bills once your marriage is over? You might consider filing a request for alimony. Also known as spousal support or maintenance, it is often a source of conflict during divorce proceedings. However, it can be crucial to ensuring...