Alabama Family Law Blog
5 challenges you may face in a high-asset divorce
Going through a divorce always is difficult. Not only do those facing divorce often go through an emotional roller coaster as their marriage ends, but they also face financial stress. For those who have significant assets, a divorce can be even more challenging. In...
How a prenuptial agreement helps
Alabama couples have a lot of things to plan before the wedding day. One thing that should be a part of their wedding preparation is considering a prenuptial agreement. This document will help protect their assets in the event that the marriage is not successful....
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...
Dividing your IRA in a gray divorce
The divorce rate among couples in the United States overall has dropped over the last few decades, yet the instance of marital splits among older couples has increased. If you and your spouse are over 50 and considering divorce in Alabama, you probably have questions...
Some factors considered with alimony
In an Alabama divorce, one spouse may be ordered by the court to pay alimony to the other. People just assume that this is paid by the husband to the wife. However, due to changes in the economy and individual households, there are more cases where women can be the...
How to maintain structure for children in divorce
Alabama parents often ask how they can ease the upheaval that children experience during the divorce process. There are ways to reduce the impact that the kids feel, but there is no way to fully shelter them from the effects of their family separating. Nonetheless,...
How to keep divorce out of the workplace
Divorce can be difficult for many people in Alabama, and the stress can bleed into other aspects of life. Some people may be worried about their performance in the workplace, and they might wonder whether it would be best to share the source of their stress with...
Get through a divorce with sanity intact
Spouses in Alabama who find themselves in the middle of divorce may have difficulty handing the combination of life changes and legal matters that they must deal with in a short time. How they take care of themselves determines whether they will be able to keep their...
Financial considerations in divorce for older adults
Couples in Alabama who decide to get a divorce later in life may face a number of challenges. After years of planning a retirement together, they will need to think about how the divorce is going to change their lives so that they can be better prepared to decide how...
How to protect credit in a divorce
Many things are on the line in an Alabama divorce, including one's credit. The risk to credit score comes from the fact that one spouse can run up debts in the other's name. Some people who have been through a divorce reported that their credit scores dropped by over...
