When considering divorce in Alabama, one of the first questions that may come to mind is whether you need specific grounds, or reasons, for ending your marriage. Understanding the legal requirements can help you navigate this challenging process more effectively....
Family Law
What happens to frozen embryos during a divorce?
Couples in Alabama who struggle with infertility may turn to IVF, or in-vitro fertilization, as a way to have children. This process can be expensive, time-consuming and stressful, which is why many choose to have additional embryos frozen in case they decide to have...
Would your family benefit from joint custody?
When a marriage is over, each member of the family will experience impacts from this decision. As a parent, you naturally want to do everything possible to minimize the potentially negative effects of this choice on your children, and one way you can do that is by...
Is your spouse trying to hide assets during your divorce?
One of the most important factors in your divorce is ensuring that you secure your financial interests. In order to do this, there must be a fair division of all marital assets, as well as any marital debt accumulated over the course of the marriage. However, securing...
Who needs a prenuptial agreement?
While no one enters a marriage assuming that it will end in the future, it is prudent to plan for that possibility. Adults of all income levels and ages can benefit from the protections provided through a prenuptial agreement, but there are certain individuals who...
The specific needs and costs covered by child support
Each parent bears the responsibility of caring for his or her child until the child reaches adulthood. The financial obligations of a parent do not end simply because a parent no longer lives with the kids full-time after a divorce. Through child support, a parent can...
How is child custody divided in Alabama?
One of the most emotionally challenging and complex aspects of any divorce is the matter of child custody. Each Alabama parent wants to protect the relationship he or she has with the children, but it is not always easy for a divorcing couple to decide how that should...
Your ex must obey a child custody order
As an Alabama parent who wants what is best for his or her children, you may have struggled with finding the right words to let your kids know that you were filing for a divorce. If you have children in various age groups, you no doubt noticed that each child reacted...
How much child support will I receive?
Raising and caring for kids is expensive, and it is difficult for Alabama parents to do this on one income. For many custodial parents, a divorce can raise serious concerns regarding how they will care for their kids. The intent of child support is for one parent, the...
Are you dreading the conversation about prenuptial agreements?
Planning to marry is an exciting time for many Alabama adults. Between planning the wedding and honeymoon, as well as getting ready for a life together, many couples overlook the importance of planning for things that may happen in the future, such as a divorce. This...