Alabama Family Law Blog
Women seek to end marriages more often than men
Men and women in Alabama seek divorces for many reasons. However, studies have shown that women seek to end their marriages more often than men. As times have changed, women’s expectations of what a healthy marriage should be like have evolved. Housework and...
Factors that can influence child custody cases in Alabama
When dealing with matters of child custody, the courts will take several aspect of the parents' living arrangements into consideration. One aspect is how much space and privacy the child will receive, particularly if they're an older child. The court might give...
When to consider a postnuptial agreement
Most people have heard of prenuptial agreements. A prenup is a legal contract a couple of signs before entering into a marriage that outlines how their assets will be divided in divorce or death. The last thing any happy couple wants to do is plan for their divorce...
Should you modify your child custody schedule due to COVID-19?
After a divorce, sharing custody of your child or children with your ex-partner is already tricky enough. Between coordinating schedules and trying to maintain consistency across two households, many parents struggle with co-parenting even in ideal circumstances. But,...
5 challenges you may face in a high-asset divorce
Going through a divorce always is difficult. Not only do those facing divorce often go through an emotional roller coaster as their marriage ends, but they also face financial stress. For those who have significant assets, a divorce can be even more challenging. In...
How a prenuptial agreement helps
Alabama couples have a lot of things to plan before the wedding day. One thing that should be a part of their wedding preparation is considering a prenuptial agreement. This document will help protect their assets in the event that the marriage is not successful....
Military divorce and child support regulations
Divorced military service members in Alabama and other U.S. states are required by the federal government to provide child support to their children. These rules aren't designed to interfere with state child support guidelines; they exist to ensure compliance and to...
Dividing your IRA in a gray divorce
The divorce rate among couples in the United States overall has dropped over the last few decades, yet the instance of marital splits among older couples has increased. If you and your spouse are over 50 and considering divorce in Alabama, you probably have questions...
Some factors considered with alimony
In an Alabama divorce, one spouse may be ordered by the court to pay alimony to the other. People just assume that this is paid by the husband to the wife. However, due to changes in the economy and individual households, there are more cases where women can be the...
How to maintain structure for children in divorce
Alabama parents often ask how they can ease the upheaval that children experience during the divorce process. There are ways to reduce the impact that the kids feel, but there is no way to fully shelter them from the effects of their family separating. Nonetheless,...
