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...
Ending a marriage can affect many different aspects of a person's life. From where he or she lives to receiving or paying support, life after divorce can certainly look different. One area that many divorcees would like to stay the same has to do with finances: their...
Each and every marriage is unique, but many couples find themselves dealing with similar issues in their marriages. In fact, there are several common causes of divorce, including the following. Smartphones and social media may make it easier to communicate with...
Looking forward to retirement and being prepared for it are two very different things. Most individuals try to save money for the future, but life has a way of complicating even the most seemingly straightforward endeavors. Divorce is one of those live events that can...
"Half of the couples who decide to say 'I do' will ultimately decide to divorce." This statistic is often stated as fact, but it is a little off the mark. In reality, approximately one-third of marriages will end in divorce and, while still a large portion, that is...
Pet owners have unique bonds with their four-legged friends. They often go to great lengths to make sure that their pets are as happy and healthy as possible, and many even consider them as members of the family. But Alabama family law does not see pets as family...
