Just as every marriage is unique, so too is every divorce. Although the basic legal issues tend to be common from one divorce to the next, the importance and complexity of those issues will vary with the circumstances. Nowhere is this more true than with same-sex...
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Critical facts about how alimony is expected to work in Alabama
Alabama couples who are in the middle class or are considered “high-asset” couples may face various financial concerns when they get a divorce. In these marriages, alimony is a frequent topic for acrimony. Often, one spouse was the primary breadwinner while the other...
Is divorce going to ruin my future?
Divorce is not only emotionally exhausting, but it can also be financially draining. The consequences of divorce may have a long-term effect on the financial health of both spouses regardless of income level, if they don’t plan out their exit strategy. For divorcing...
Who gets custody in a same-sex divorce?
Many things have changed since same-sex marriage became legal in 2015. With almost half of LGBT couples raising children, the issue of custody in a same-sex divorce can be contentious. Many same-sex couples may wonder who gets the children if they divorce. How is...
What are the benefits of the divorce mediation process?
The divorce mediation process is a valuable process to consider in place of a litigated divorce. Divorce mediation can potentially help divorcing couples resolve their divorce concerns more peacefully. The potential benefits of divorce mediation The divorce mediation...
Consider this when heading into your high-asset divorce
There’s a lot to be worried about when it comes to divorce. Child custody disputes are common, but those who are subjected to a high-asset divorce are often concerned about what their financial standing will look like post-marriage dissolution. After all, divorce can...
How is alimony determined during divorce in Alabama?
Alimony is a common divorce-related concern many divorcing couples will have to work out during their divorce. To help them do that, it is useful for divorcing couples to be familiar with how alimony is determined when a request for it has been made during divorce....
Considerations for parental relocation
When parents are divorced and have a joint custody order in place, there are requirements they must follow if one or both need to relocate. A relocation may be necessary for several reasons, including for new job opportunities, better schools or to be closer to family...
The challenges your child faces returning to in-person schooling
The pandemic has changed our lives more than a lot of people realize. Parents, though, know all too well how more than a year of isolation has affected their children. Although the time spent at home may have improved family communication and led to more quality time,...
Are you being subjected to parental alienation?
Child custody and visitation disputes can quickly become heated. In a lot of these cases, each parent thinks that he or she knows what’s best for their child, and they’ll do anything to ensure that their parenting method is adhered to. Although many of these disputes...