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...
Impact of divorce on a small business
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...
Is it possible to modify a child support order?
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...
Special issues of divorce after 50
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...
