On behalf of Law Office of Joshua B. James, LLC | Sep 9, 2020 | Child Custody, Family Law
When dealing with matters of child custody, the courts will take several aspect of the parents’ living arrangements into consideration. One aspect is how much space and privacy the child will receive, particularly if they’re an older child. The court might...
On behalf of Law Office of Joshua B. James, LLC | Jul 23, 2020 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law
Divorced military service members in Alabama and other U.S. states are required by the federal government to provide child support to their children. These rules aren’t designed to interfere with state child support guidelines; they exist to ensure compliance...
On behalf of Law Office of Joshua B. James, LLC | Apr 22, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law
Millions of Americans, including Alabama residents, get divorced every year, and many of them make serious financial mistakes. For starters, some separating spouses will agree that one person can keep the marital home after a divorce. However, for many people, it...
On behalf of Law Office of Joshua B. James, LLC | Mar 13, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law
When a couple is getting divorced in Alabama, they must make a number of decisions. Among the most important considerations is whether to take the case all the way to trial or settle the matter. Before opting for a trial, a couple should be aware of the costs of that...
On behalf of Law Office of Joshua B. James, LLC | Mar 4, 2020 | Child Support, Divorce, Family Law
After Alabama parents have completed their divorce and all the issues – including child support – have been settled, it is important to understand when there can be changes to the agreement. Knowing how marriage or remarriage can impact child support may be critical....
On behalf of Law Office of Joshua B. James, LLC | Dec 27, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law
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...
On behalf of Law Office of Joshua B. James, LLC | Oct 16, 2019 | Child Custody, Family Law
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....
On behalf of Law Office of Joshua B. James, LLC | Jun 24, 2019 | Family Law
It cannot be overstated how important child support can be for kids. When two parents are not in a relationship, child support payments are there to make sure the needs of children are met. However, there are many questions regarding how child support is calculated....
On behalf of Law Office of Joshua B. James, LLC | May 10, 2019 | Family Law
When many people hear “prenuptial agreement,” they think of celebrities with significant assets and divorce. It is true that many celebrities draw up prenuptial agreements. And these agreements also play a significant role in a divorce if a couple...
