In Alabama, retirement plans are typically treated as marital property. When a couple gets divorced, retirement accounts may be divided. However, how you and your spouse divide the accounts may have significant impact on the value to each party. There are some...
So many things are about to change with a pending divorce. And among the matters on that long list include retirement investments. In these instances, a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) comes into play. This legal document represents a crucial part of a...
Owning a small business in Alabama presents its own array of challenges, and a whole new set of complications can arise when a married couple involved in the ownership of a small business decides to divorce. A marriage dissolution has the potential for impacting a...
Many people are unaware that it's possible to modify child support if the circumstances have changed. Child support can only be modified in Alabama if the order was last established or modified at least three years ago. The monthly child support amount proposed in the...
The divorce rate in Alabama and the rest of the country has remained stable in recent years except for couples older than 50. In that age group, divorce rates have continued to climb, with only 10% seeking a divorce 20 years ago and 25% doing so today. Divorce after...
The process of going through a divorce is difficult emotionally and mentally but can also wreak havoc on your finances. Not only are you potentially dealing with lawyer fees and court costs, but you are also facing the prospect of living life on one income when you...
The stress of divorce means that nearly everyone going through it has moments when they are not at their best. However, people in Alabama who are getting a divorce should make an effort to ensure that those moments are few and far between. At the very least, those...
While it might be natural for a child to prefer one parent over the other, if this preference is falsely manipulated or encouraged after divorce, it can be said that parental alienation exists. When this alienation is engineered by one parent over the other, the child...
Making the decision to end a marriage is a difficult one. The stress and emotional turmoil associated with dissolving a marriage become even more intense if there are children involved. Parents who are getting a divorce in Alabama can use some helpful hints when...
Getting divorced in Alabama doesn't mean that you have to deplete your savings account. In some cases, filing for divorce can actually improve your financial situation. Some people have walked away from a marriage with more control over their finances and a better...
