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...
Alabama Family Law Blog
Does divorce have any financial benefits?
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...
Psychologists can help to resolve child custody disputes
Family law judges in Alabama and around the country sometimes call on psychologists to help them make decisions in difficult child custody cases. This is particularly common when divorcing parents involved in a bitter custody dispute both allege that the other is an...
How Does Custody Work For Service Members?
Navigating a military career with a family is a tricky balancing act. The stresses of service combined with a divorce can weigh heavily on a person. When a service member gets a divorce, many additional complications can arise from child custody issues. The divorce...
A look at why subsequent marriages fail so frequently
The current divorce statistics are alarming. Alabama residents have probably heard that 50% of first marriages fail. However, they may not be aware that those numbers steadily climb with each additional marriage as 67% of second marriages and 74% of third marriages...
How can parents make joint custody work?
If a divorced couple in Alabama has been awarded joint custody of their children, it can be difficult to figure out an arrangement. Fortunately, studies have shown that joint parenting is entirely possible if the parents are willing to set aside their differences and...
High-asset divorces are often contentious
Divorce negotiations in Alabama and around the country are often contentious, and this is especially true when the marital estate involved is significant. High-asset divorce cases can be extremely complex, and they often give rise to protracted and expensive legal...
The impact of a divorce on your company
A divorce can have a significant impact on your Alabama business. In some cases, you may lose some or all of your ownership stake in the company, and there is a chance that the divorce process will take your focus away from running your organization. However, there...
Financial issues for parents to consider after a divorce
Alabama law generally allows parents to have custody or visitation rights to their children after a divorce. Furthermore, the law generally requires that both parents provide financial support for their children. Let's take a look at some of the potential financial...
How does divorce impact business owners?
A divorce brings a lot of change in the lives of a lot of people. Spouses who are parents have to learn how to co-parent with their now ex-spouse. Each spouse needs to adapt to their new life without their ex. For business owners, their business can experience...