Whether marital problems have plagued a couple for some time or have recently crept up, deciding to end a marriage is a serious decision to make and major life event to go through. Thus, many divorcing couples in Alabama and elsewhere seek to make the process as...
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The steps to securing an Alabama divorce
Getting a divorce in Mobile or any of the other courts of Alabama is a process that requires time and perseverance. That is because divorce is a legal process that has rules and requirements for a successful outcome to be achieved. When a Mobile resident is ready to...
Understanding the basics about child custody
When Alabama residents are going through a divorce, they understandably have quite a few concerns in mind. For those with minor children, the primary concern is oftentimes how the issue of child custody will play out in the divorce case. Knowledge is power, so...
What you need to know about alimony
If you and your spouse are getting a divorce, there are a lot of things to consider. In addition to dividing up your property and coming up with a child custody and visitation agreement, you may also have to consider the topic of alimony or spousal support. What is...
It is critical for fathers in Alabama to establish paternity
We live in a contemporary world. As such, families look quite different than they did in past decades. Our society largely embraces all types of families from same-sex parents to unmarried parents to adoptive parents. Often, these untraditional family units succeed...
The pros and cons of divorce mediation in Alabama
When it comes to an Alabama divorce, you may have heard of options other than going through the courts. Mediation is one of these alternatives. You and your spouse sit in a room with a neutral mediator. They will not know the history of your marriage or need to know...
Nesting can help parents and children ease into divorce
When parents can manage their personality clashes and set aside any other differences they have to raise their children together after divorce, a nesting arrangement might work. Nesting involves keeping and sharing the family home, usually temporarily, after divorce....
3 ways you can help your children through divorce
Divorce can be tough on everyone involved — even when your marriage was unhealthy. Sure, the separation will help you heal as a person, but breakups can be emotionally taxing as you are losing your attachment and relationship to someone who meant a lot to you. Seeing...
What does Alabama’s adoption process look like?
Whether you represent a couple or you are looking to raise a child yourself, adoption can be an exciting venture for all those involved. However, bringing a child into your family dynamic is not a simple matter of signing forms and paying fees. There are many phases...
During divorce, how do Alabama courts divide property?
Despite a declining divorce rate in the U.S., the number of Americans that separate each year remains significant. The American Psychological Association reports that somewhere between 40% and 50% of U.S. couples who marry ultimately go their separate ways....