Alabama is an equitable distribution state, meaning that the judge won't divide up every property 50/50 in a divorce case. Instead, they'll try to divide up your property fairly and allow you to exchange some properties for others. In the case of separate property,...
Thread by thread, the trust in the relationship broke away. The tension was too much, leading to separation and now a divorce. With trust gone, only suspicions remain. And you wonder just how forthcoming your estranged spouse will be during the divorce process....
Alabama couples deciding to go through a divorce have a lot on their mind regarding the custody of their children. Unfortunately, military service members tend to be at a disadvantage when it comes to this issue. Understanding what causes this disadvantage and what...
There can be no doubt that divorce proceedings have the potential to be among the most contentious and emotionally challenging of all legal proceedings in the state of Alabama. This reality begs the question of whether it is possible for spouses to be cordial during...
Alabama couples that go through the divorce process ultimately have to deal with child custody issues. The ideal situation is for parents to share joint custody, also referred to as 50/50 custody, of their child. While this may seem like an easy arrangement, to begin...
In Alabama, retirement plans are typically treated as marital property. When a couple gets divorced, retirement accounts may be divided. However, how you and your spouse divide the accounts may have significant impact on the value to each party. There are some...
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...
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...
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...
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...
