Staying in an unhappy marriage is not emotionally healthy for anyone involved. Unfortunately, some people choose to stay married because they are worried about the outcomes of divorce. Although some concerns are justified, many are based on myths or only partial...
Getting the right amount of spousal support is important for the person paying and the recipient. When the payer has a steady, reliable income, determining the proper amount may not be too difficult. However, when someone has a variable income or earns from multiple...
Summer break is rapidly coming to an end. All across Alabama, students and their families are buying school supplies and getting ready to head back to school for the fall semester. While this might seem like a straightforward process that happens year after year, it...
The difference between "marital" and "separate" is an important distinction. In a divorce, individuals can keep their separate property but must split up marital property. Some couples choose to create prenuptial agreements before they marry that address these items...
It can be hard for children in Alabama to watch their parents get divorced. In most cases, though, it is best for unhappy parents to end their marriages and move forward with happier, more fulfilling lives. This is usually best for their children, too. However, this...
Whether a couple was married for only a handful of years or for decades, how to divide marital property is usually a contentious issue. It can even be more confusing for individuals who are not working with the correct information. Here are a few things that those...
Getting divorced is a unique experience no matter whether it is a person's first, second or even third marriage. In each instance, a person might encounter new emotional, financial, and practical issues that must be overcome. Here are a few family law matters that...
A significant number of people in Alabama are under the impression that marital property is split exactly in half during a divorce. However, according to the state's family law, property must be split equitably, or fairly, but not necessarily equally. This means that...
Facing the divorce process is challenging under the best of circumstances. At the onset it can feel distinctly large and overwhelming, and those feelings do not necessarily go away once a couple has embarked down that road. While dealing with the emotional aspect of...
Child support is an important way to maintain a child's financial security after their parent's divorce. Despite this, some parents in Alabama skip some of their monthly support payments or never even pay in the first place. While this can be extremely distressing to...
