Alabama Family Law Blog
Modifying monthly child support can happen when the time is right
Raising children can come with a high price tag, and divorce doesn’t make it any cheaper. You’re not likely going to have to foot the bill on your own, but the number the courts offer may not always be enough. Alabama child support averages out to $758 each month....
The rights and responsibilities of step-parents
Blood isn't the only thing that makes someone family. That's especially the case here in the U.S., as 40% of all married couples with children are blended families. That means half of spouses in America are helping raise another person’s kids. Under these...
3 mistakes to avoid if you want to keep divorce details private
Protecting privacy during a divorce is not a priority for everyone going through a divorce, but it can be crucial when people are in a high-profile relationship, or they have significant assets. For these parties, keeping the details of their marriage and their...
3 ways to get organized when preparing for divorce
Going through a divorce can be an emotionally challenging time for anyone. Along with the intense feelings it creates, there are also many complicated steps you must navigate for dividing property, such as the family home and other marital assets. Alabama laws and...
Alabama usually limits how long alimony lasts
In recent years, many states have reformed alimony (often called spousal maintenance or spousal support). Alimony often financially tied spouses together for the rest of their lives. While it still happens, Alabama laws show how some state try to move on to an...
What do I need to know if my military spouse wants a divorce?
When members of the military divorce, there are different procedures that must be followed than when civilians divorce. As a military spouse, you also have benefits afforded to you that an ordinary civilian would not. It is essential to understand your benefits and...
Establishing paternity is important for unmarried parents
Children are often parents’ pride and joy. However, if the couple is unmarried at the time of a child’s birth, it can cause complications if the couple decides to split. For parents who conceived their child out of wedlock, establishing paternity could be beneficial....
Alabama divorce: navigating the property division process
Some matters recurrently loom large in Alabama divorces. In some dissolutions, a quite specific concern emerges as a top-tier focus. Namely, that is the division of assets between impending exes working their way through the divorce process. How common are property...
What legal benefits are in place for military divorces?
Military marriages are challenging. With the potential for constant moves, deployment and months spent apart, the stress can feel like a burden on your marriage. If your relationship gets to an irreconcilable place, know that being in the military at the time of your...
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....
