Opelika Alabama Legal Blog

Filing for divorce is about more than ending a romantic relationship. Alabama couples usually want a clean break physically, emotionally, and financially, which gives both parties the room to grow in their new, post-divorce lives. However, some couples may have a few connecting ties that they still need to sever before they can truly put this family law issue behind.

Aside from the typical things that most couples share -- a home, property, investments, and more -- many also share professional services. It makes sense for married couples to use the same financial adviser and accountant. However, it no longer makes sense to continue using shared professionals after a divorce. In many cases, securing the services of new financial professionals before the divorce is finalized is an even better idea.

For motorists to navigate the Alabama roads safely at this time of the year requires experience. Unfortunately, experience is something Opelika teenage drivers do not have, making them exceptionally vulnerable. Many personal injury lawsuits follow auto accidents that were caused by errors made by inexperienced teenage drivers. The best way for young drivers to gain experience is to have a parent or guardian to ride with them and monitor their progress.

Some parents seem to think that their teenage children are responsible and intelligent, but although those attributes are beneficial, nothing can replace experience. Experienced drivers can help their children by being with them in as many different scenarios as possible. Driving in poorly lit areas at night, in rainstorms or other adverse weather, in heavy traffic and other situations can teach teens how to adjust their driving to the circumstances.

Certain situations in life may seem never-ending or as if the repercussions will follow you for the rest of your life. In some instances, this feeling may just be in your head, such as replaying a bad date or a regrettable choice of words over and over. However, other predicaments, like having felony drug charges brought against you, are serious and can affect your life for a considerable amount of time.

If you do face felony charges for a crime like drug trafficking, you will undoubtedly want to make sure that your side of the story is heard by the necessary parties. As part of your criminal defense presentation, you may have the ability to give a reason why these charges should not apply or work toward less negative outcomes.

After divorce, some people in Alabama feel as if they will never be ready to marry again. However these feelings often fade, and many people go on to find a new love and remarry. This is not always a stress-free process though, especially for baby boomers who may have a few extra family law worries on their plate.

By the time people begin to hit 50, 60 and even 70 years old, many have accumulated a significant amount of assets. Even if a person's home, motor vehicle and retirement assets do not exactly make them rich -- particularly if these assets were already divided in a past divorce -- protecting them is still important. This is where the prenuptial agreement comes into play. Baby boomers who are close to or are already in retirement can outline all of their separate property in a prenup, ensuring that it is kept out of property division should their subsequent marriage end in divorce.