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...
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...
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...
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...
Alabama families come in all shapes and sizes. There are instances where a stepparent has a strong and loving relationship with his or her stepchildren and would like to formalize that relationship through adoption. Stepparent adoption can be a beautiful way to grow a...
Your divorce may be final, but that does not mean you are not still experiencing changes in your life. You may find that your financial circumstances continue to change, and you may not be in the same place you were when the terms of your final support orders became...
In Alabama and across the country, kids are going to be resuming their academics, either from home or in school. One of the primary issues many families have is getting their children to do their homework. When parents go through a divorce and the children spend time...
Alabama parents negotiating their child custody agreements often attempt to include certain “rules to live by” when it comes to the children. The rules may include a routine, matters requiring discipline and more. These aspects may not be as challenging as determining...
When a marital relationship breaks down, it usually is not because a couple gets along well. Whatever troubles led to the divorce most likely caused ill feelings between the parties can be a challenge to put aside for the sake of the children. However, when facing a...
Debt is tough. Paying off balances for auto loans and credit cards might already feel like a Herculean task, but things can get a lot more complicated during a divorce. When couples accumulate debt during a marriage, it can be considered marital property to be divided...
