When a Montgomery area couple decides that they are going to get a divorce they often have gone through a lot to get to this point. There has been a lot of stressful conversations and sleepless nights. The divorce process can be complicated and when a couple has many...
Divorce
Protecting your medical practice in divorce
No one ever expects to get divorced in Alabama, but it happens all the time. If you are a doctor who is going through a divorce, you may be wondering how it will affect your medical practice. Will you have to close up shop? Will your patients leave you? To protect...
How do I protect my business during a divorce?
Business owners in Alabama know how to take care of their business interests to ensure that they remain viable in a competitive market. When it comes to divorce, the family business is often the largest asset on the table, so it is crucial to have safeguards in place...
Social media during a divorce
Social media presence can be an asset in the lives of those in Alabama who understand how to use it. Those who use it properly do so by generally publishing certain events in a tasteful manner using discretion in each post. However, there are others who are following...
3 financial mistakes divorcing people make
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...
Making sure all assets are on the table in a divorce
As if the emotions surrounding a divorce aren’t painful enough, property division for Alabama couples can be contentious and filled with drama. From deciding how much money one spouse poured into a new startup, to not knowing if that priceless antique belonged to your...
Steps to take when your spouse wants a divorce in Alabama
Getting divorced in Alabama is very unfortunate, especially if you didn’t see it coming. Your spouse could surprise you with a divorce or refuse to resolve the issues that may have torn you apart. When that happens, to protect yourself, your finances and any children...
Is that prenup as airtight as you think?
When you come into a marriage with significant assets it is only natural that you want to protect those assets if your marriage ends in divorce. To do so, you and your soon-to-be spouse may have executed a prenuptial agreement stating who is to retain which assets in...
How do I protect my family business in a divorce?
Many people in the Montgomery area have worked hard to build up or grow a family business. As a result, they may have a lot of their wealth at stake in this asset, and they would not want to lose it to a spouse in a divorce. This is especially true if the spouse had a...
How are retirement benefits divided in an Alabama divorce?
For Alabama couples who are getting a divorce, property division is a common source of discord. This is especially true if the parties have accrued significant assets during their time together. Like many states across the nation, Alabama uses equitable distribution...