Alabama Family Law Blog
Want a healthy co-parenting relationship? Try these strategies
The days of mothers taking primary custody while dads get a weekend of visitation here or there are largely over. Outside of certain extenuating circumstances, experts now agree that it is healthy for children to regularly see both of their parents after divorce....
Father awarded equal time for child custody
Many fathers often feel as though they don't get enough consideration with child custody cases. Mothers are still often favored when courts divide parenting time. Things are changing, however, as society begins to recognize that many fathers are loving, capable...
How divorce may affect a person’s credit score
Even when getting a divorce is the right thing to do, it can still come with a great deal of stress. One thing that many divorcing people in Alabama worry over is how the process will affect their finances. Many don't realize the exact effect that a divorce can have...
Where does Alabama rank in child support payments?
It cannot be overstated how important child support can be for kids. When two parents are not in a relationship, child support payments are there to make sure the needs of children are met. However, there are many questions regarding how child support is calculated....
Will a job loss affect spousal support?
Divorce can be a troublesome time in a person's life. Add in the loss of a job, and it can completely turn someone's world upside down. This is the reality for many people in Alabama and all over the country. Fortunately, experts have advice for anyone who is facing a...
Are post-divorce issues impeding your parent/child relationships?
Making the decision to file for divorce is definitely one of the most significant issues you can face in life. You might be among many Alabama spouses who tried several options to restore your relationship with your spouse but ultimately decided that severing ties...
Divorce rate dropping thanks to millennials
For some time now, conventional wisdom has suggested that half of all marriages will end in divorce. Whether that statistic has ever been accurate or not, the reasons that couples in Alabama, and all over the country, get divorced vary widely....
If a wife earns more than her husband, will it lead to divorce?
Though societal standards are changing, there are still many families in Alabama and across the country where the husband is considered the breadwinner. As women continue to close the wage gap that exists between genders, many people, men included, are welcoming to...
Three benefits of making a prenuptial agreement
When many people hear "prenuptial agreement," they think of celebrities with significant assets and divorce. It is true that many celebrities draw up prenuptial agreements. And these agreements also play a significant role in a divorce if a couple established one...
How do new tax laws affect alimony payments?
Spouses who choose to divorce typically understand that it will not be a simple process. Several different financial factors require consideration. When one spouse is a high-earner, it can raise additional questions regarding child support, property division and...
Alabama Family Law Blog
Want a healthy co-parenting relationship? Try these strategies
The days of mothers taking primary custody while dads get a weekend of visitation here or there are largely over. Outside of certain extenuating circumstances, experts now agree that it is healthy for children to regularly see both of their parents after divorce....
Father awarded equal time for child custody
Many fathers often feel as though they don't get enough consideration with child custody cases. Mothers are still often favored when courts divide parenting time. Things are changing, however, as society begins to recognize that many fathers are loving, capable...
How divorce may affect a person’s credit score
Even when getting a divorce is the right thing to do, it can still come with a great deal of stress. One thing that many divorcing people in Alabama worry over is how the process will affect their finances. Many don't realize the exact effect that a divorce can have...
Where does Alabama rank in child support payments?
It cannot be overstated how important child support can be for kids. When two parents are not in a relationship, child support payments are there to make sure the needs of children are met. However, there are many questions regarding how child support is calculated....
Will a job loss affect spousal support?
Divorce can be a troublesome time in a person's life. Add in the loss of a job, and it can completely turn someone's world upside down. This is the reality for many people in Alabama and all over the country. Fortunately, experts have advice for anyone who is facing a...
Are post-divorce issues impeding your parent/child relationships?
Making the decision to file for divorce is definitely one of the most significant issues you can face in life. You might be among many Alabama spouses who tried several options to restore your relationship with your spouse but ultimately decided that severing ties...
Divorce rate dropping thanks to millennials
For some time now, conventional wisdom has suggested that half of all marriages will end in divorce. Whether that statistic has ever been accurate or not, the reasons that couples in Alabama, and all over the country, get divorced vary widely....
If a wife earns more than her husband, will it lead to divorce?
Though societal standards are changing, there are still many families in Alabama and across the country where the husband is considered the breadwinner. As women continue to close the wage gap that exists between genders, many people, men included, are welcoming to...
Three benefits of making a prenuptial agreement
When many people hear "prenuptial agreement," they think of celebrities with significant assets and divorce. It is true that many celebrities draw up prenuptial agreements. And these agreements also play a significant role in a divorce if a couple established one...
How do new tax laws affect alimony payments?
Spouses who choose to divorce typically understand that it will not be a simple process. Several different financial factors require consideration. When one spouse is a high-earner, it can raise additional questions regarding child support, property division and...
