A divorce can cause intense feelings of vulnerability. But there is power in knowledge. Here you’ll find hundreds of articles to help you understand the divorce process.
The prospect of divorce brings with it a whirlwind of emotions and a plethora of financial concerns, especially for those in the middle to upper-middle class. At the heart of these concerns lies a critical question: How can one protect the assets they’ve worked so hard to accumulate? This is where the concept of Middle-Class […]
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Don’t Let Your Divorce Interfere With Your Child’s Best Interests Extra-curricular activities, sports, in particular, are effective tools for character development in children and youth. Most parents see the value in their kid being part of a team or exercising the discipline it takes to participate in sports. Unfortunately, when a child’s schedule is disrupted
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When a child’s parents are no longer living together, they may need a child custody or visitation schedule in place to ensure both parents have the opportunity to spend quality time with their child. However, the different types of child custody and visitation options can vary depending on the specific circumstances of your case. Here’s
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You have probably heard how important it is to have an emergency fund in case of, well, emergencies, especially after divorce when you are out on your own. Conventional wisdom says that your savings should be able to cover about three to six months’ worth of expenses, including bills and other necessities. This formula seems
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So, you’ve made your decision. You’ve tried everything and have concluded that divorce is the best option for you. Now comes one of the hardest parts: how do you let your children know you’ll get divorced? This is one of those key moments where how you say things has a huge impact. So first, consider
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Divorce requires spouses to disentangle their lives together—including the financial arrangements of the marriage. Every state has unique laws for financial matters and divorce. Alabama divides assets according to equitable distribution standards. Couples may agree about property division and require little help from lawyers, mediation, or the civil courts. However, other divorces are financially complex,
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As the wedding season is fast approaching in the Hart of Dixie, we thought that this might be a good time to include prenups in your wedding preparation list. “Prenup” is a word that’s usually seen as something negative. Some people say prenups are just for the rich and famous, or for those who don’t really
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A common question asked by soon-to-be divorced clients is whether dating during divorce is ok. The answer is simple, but not easy. Whether you realize it or not, dating during divorce will only make the divorce process more difficult for you and your spouse. Until your divorce is completely finalized, you are still legally married.
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Every couple fights. It’s an inevitable part of humans living together—conflict happens, and we deal with it (or don’t) and move on, right? But how do you differentiate between those arguments that pass and those that contribute to the brick wall that slowly goes up between two spouses? Some people can see the end of
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How long it takes to get a divorce in Alabama depends on several factors, including whether you have a contested or uncontested divorce. The more you and your spouse can agree on legal matters related to the divorce, the faster the process will likely go. Generally speaking, an uncontested divorce can resolve as soon as
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If your former partner has stopped paying child support, talk to them about their situation. If they’ve recently lost a job or experienced financial difficulty, you can have the child custody order modified, allowing them to make payments. If that’s not possible, you have several legal options, from placing a lien on their property to
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