Divorced parents in Alabama are required to work together to ensure that the needs of their children are met. It’s fair to wonder what could happen with child support if one parent loses their job and goes on unemployment. Unemployment benefits and child support If a...
Family Law
Can birdnesting help our family?
For couples who decided to divorce in the past couple of years, they might have heard the word, birdnesting or nesting, although they may not really understand what those terms mean to them. What is birdnesting? Birdnesting, or the more common term, nesting, is the...
The value of a postnuptial agreement
Many people in Alabama and elsewhere know that a prenup is a document that a couple signs before they even go down the aisle that keeps certain property such as real property, personal belongings, or even a business, separate from shared marital assets. To some, this...
Factors that can influence child custody cases in Alabama
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 give...
Military divorce and child support regulations
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 and to...
Financial matters to consider during a divorce
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...
Consider the costs before going to a divorce trial
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...
Understanding a new marriage and its impact on child support
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....
The rights and responsibilities of step-parents
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...
Establishing paternity is important for unmarried parents
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....
