Alabama is an equitable distribution state, which means that a divorcing couple’s assets will be divided in a way that the court decides is “fair.” If you can negotiate property division decisions outside of court, a judge may sign off on this agreement. However, it’s...
Month: December 2021
How can separate property be considered marital property?
The divorce process can be confusing under the best of circumstances. Alabama divorce laws are complex and hard to grasp if you’ve never dealt with them before. This is particularly true when a divorcing couple has many, or varied, assets. Separate property sounds...
What factors will a judge consider when awarding alimony?
You worked hard to climb the corporate ladder while married and enjoyed the well-earned fruits of your labor. Sadly, while you saw significant financial success over the years your marriage was not as successful, and you and your spouse decided to divorce. Your spouse...