There are several methods of enforcing child support orders. Parents who find themselves trying to collect child support and parents struggling to pay child support should educate themselves about measures that are taken to enforce child support orders and other...
Alabama Family Law Blog
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...
How the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act affects divorce
Being in the military can be a career for some people in Alabama, but it is a career unlike any other. There are many requirements for servicemembers that many civilians never experience in their lives. One of these unique requirements is that they can be deployed to...
Study finds which sex, primarily, drives divorce
Divorces occur for a myriad of reasons. Sometimes, it is infidelity, financial disagreements or even just a communication breakdown. And, we often believe that the chances of either spouse finally reaching their breaking point is a coin flip. However, one recent study...
Using an appraisal in an Alabama divorce
When a married couple decides to end their marriage, they usually try to use every means available to limit acrimony and unnecessary arguments. Despite any such intentions, arguments can arise unexpectedly. One such cause of hidden acrimony is deciding on the value of...
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...
How can separate property be considered marital property?
The divorce process can be confusing under the best of circumstances. Alabama divorce laws are complex and hard to grasp if you’ve never dealt with them before. This is particularly true when a divorcing couple has many, or varied, assets. Separate property sounds...
What factors will a judge consider when awarding alimony?
You worked hard to climb the corporate ladder while married and enjoyed the well-earned fruits of your labor. Sadly, while you saw significant financial success over the years your marriage was not as successful, and you and your spouse decided to divorce. Your spouse...
How is child support calculated in Alabama?
As children in Alabama grow they have many needs and it is expected that parents provide for these needs. Parents need to provide for the basic needs such as providing their children food, clothing and a home. Simply providing for those needs can be expensive, but...
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...