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Adult Children of Divorce - The Alabama Law Group
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How To Support Your Adult Child Through Divorce

When a divorce takes places, there’s an overwhelming amount of emotions that accompany the decision. There’s sadness for the couple, wondering what happened, trying to figure out what the next steps are. But what about the parents of the couple divorcing? Their emotions tend to end up on the back-burner. If they’re involved in their…
  • August 16, 2018 10:30 am·
DIVORCE TIPS - THE ALABAMA LAW GROUP
  • Alabama Divorce ·

Be Careful Who You Listen to: 4 Divorce Tips That Will Help

Lawyer-Approved Divorce Tips Every divorce is different, just like every marriage is different. When word gets out that you are headed toward divorce, everyone and their brother will have divorce tips to offer, whether you want them or not. You may find yourself looking for divorce tips on blogs or other random sites that your…
  • August 14, 2018 10:30 am·
Divorce Lawyer - The Alabama Law Group
  • Alabama Divorce ·

What About Housing During My Divorce?

Consult With A Divorce Lawyer Before Making Any Decisions About Housing During Your Divorce There are three major considerations to take into account when determining where to live during your divorce: safety, children and finances. A divorce lawyer can help you evaluate these factors and advise you on the legal implications of how you and…
  • August 9, 2018 10:30 am·
Divorce Tips - The Alabama Law Group
  • Alimony ·

Navigating Complex Financial Issues in Alabama Divorce

Divorce Tips For Achieving The Best Financial Outcome Divorce Tip #1: Don’t Let Emotions Dictate Your Decisions “Emotional Intelligence is a social skill that can help you become more aware and tactful in understanding and handling your own emotions as well as the emotions of others. Benefits of emotional intelligence include, but are not limited…
  • August 8, 2018 10:30 am·
Separate Property - The Alabama Law Group
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What is Considered Separate Property in a Divorce?

Assets are all considered during a divorce. When it comes to property, there are two general types involved in a divorce – communal assets and separate assets. Which assets are considered communal or community or separate is dependent on the state you live in, but in general, the law assumes everything you acquire during marriage…
  • August 7, 2018 3:00 pm·
Child Support - The Alabama Law Group
  • Child Support ·

Do I Have To Pay Child Support If I Don’t Have A Job?

If you are going through a divorce and have children, you and your spouse will have to agree on a child support arrangement, including who has to pay and how much the monthly responsibility will be. But what if you don’t have an income source and can’t afford child support? Will you still be required…
  • August 6, 2018 10:30 am·
Alabama Divorce - The Alabama Law Group
  • Divorce ·

Who Gets The Debt In An Alabama Divorce?

When divorce is represented on TV or in movies, it usually glorifies the divvying up belongings between the separating couple. The reality is, divorce is painful enough and most who experience it don’t wish to extend the process with frou-frou fights over who gets to keep what knick-knacks. However, one area that does often result…
  • August 1, 2018 10:30 am·
Military Divorce - The Alabama Law Group
  • Divorce ·

5 Ways A Military Divorce Differs from A Civilian Divorce

According to data provided by the Pentagon to Military.com, about 21,290 of 689,060 married troops divorced over the course of fiscal 2017. Divorce is never a pleasant process to go through. It is usually painful, messy, and complicated. However, if you are an active duty American military personnel or if you are currently married to…
  • July 31, 2018 10:30 am·
Divorce - The Alabama Law Group
  • Child Custody ·

Co-Parenting And Your Child’s Sports After Divorce

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…
  • July 30, 2018 10:30 am·
Child Support - The Alabama Law Group
  • Child Support ·

Do I Have to Pay Child Support with Shared or Joint Custody?

Joint custody refers to the shared physical and/or legal custody of a child after the parents separate or divorce. In such cases, parents share in the daily responsibilities of raising the child(ren), including financial obligations. So, in short, the answer to this question is yes. Joint or shared custody doesn’t negate a child support obligation. Even…
  • July 26, 2018 10:30 am·
Family Law - The Alabama Law Group
  • Divorce ·

Common Family Law Issues For Same Sex Couples

Since 2015 when the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of same-sex marriage, the effects have rippled across the landscape of family law. Family law can be complicated and with the evolving laws regarding marriage and divorce, a family law attorney can be a huge asset in protecting your rights. There are…
  • July 25, 2018 10:30 am·
Co-Parenting - The Alabama Law Group
  • Child Custody ·

5 Co-Parenting Tips For When You & Your Ex Don’t Get Along

Co-parenting can be stressful and frustrating when you have a strained relationship with your ex, but it’s not impossible. For the sake of your children’s well being it’s necessary to figure out a way to co-parent effectively. You don’t have to have a perfect relationship with your ex, but you do have to be civil.…
  • July 23, 2018 10:30 am·
Alabama Divorce Laws - The Alabama Law Group
  • Alabama Divorce ·

Top 4 Things To Do Before Initiating a Divorce

Prepare yourself for what’s ahead by learning about Alabama divorce laws Initiating a divorce is a life-altering decision that comes with many inevitable consequences. It is a decision that should not be made lightly or hastily. Alabama divorce laws cite the following as grounds for divorce: Adultery Cruelty or violence Drug/alcohol addiction after marriage Insanity…
  • July 19, 2018 10:30 am·
Divorce - Alabama Law Group
  • Alabama Divorce ·

Blindsided By Divorce

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…
  • July 18, 2018 10:30 am·
Divorce Lawyer - Alabama Law Group
  • Divorce ·

How Do You Know When You Have The Right Divorce Lawyer

Choosing a divorce lawyer can be an overwhelming task whether your impending divorce came about suddenly or over the course of several years. Finding the right divorce lawyer will give you peace of mind, a source of stability, and consistency during a time when everything else seems to be changing. Emotions run high and the…
  • July 17, 2018 10:30 am·
Divorce Deposition - Alabama Law Group
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4 Tips For Your Divorce Deposition

Your divorce has turned down a negative road, or maybe it’s just complicated. Either way, you’ve been told that you have to take part in a deposition. You’re not sure what a divorce deposition is, but you’re pretty sure that surviving it is not going to be fun. Like everything else in divorce, understanding what you’re…
  • July 16, 2018 10:30 am·
Your Spouse is Spying on You - The Alabama Law Group
  • Divorce ·

If You Think Your Spouse is Spying On You…

Marital Trust & Privacy – A Family Law Attorney Knows Your Rights One of the fundamental elements of a stable marriage is trust. Sometimes trust is broken by one bad choice, sometimes it is worn away over years of distance between spouses. When there is a lack of trust it takes time to rebuild and…
  • July 12, 2018 11:25 pm·
Contested Divorce - The Alabama Law Group
  • Divorce ·

What Is A Contested Divorce?

There are two different kinds of divorces – contested and uncontested. In an uncontested divorce, both spouses are able to agree on all terms, including child custody, property division and allocation, without the court’s help. This type of divorce is usually handled more quickly, it’s less complicated and is typically the less expensive option. If…
  • July 11, 2018 10:30 am·
Divorce - The Alabama Law Group
  • Alabama Divorce ·

6 Common Alabama Divorce Terms You Should Know

Most people who go through a divorce have very little experience with the legal system, regardless of which state they live in. But like most states, there are specific divorce laws and regulations for getting divorced in the state of Alabama, and because most clients don’t know what to do, in what order to do…
  • July 10, 2018 10:30 am·
Divorce - The Alabama Law Group
  • Divorce ·

4 Ways To Be A Better Parent After Your Divorce

There is no question that divorce affects the whole family. As a marriage dissolves, both parents and children must learn to adapt to a new way of life, a new normal. No two situations are the same. The adjustment process will look different for everyone, but hopefully, parents can rise above the conflict in order…
  • July 9, 2018 3:30 pm·
Alabama Divorce Laws - The Alabama Law Group
  • Alimony ·

Is My Alimony Periodic Alimony or Alimony in Gross?

That was the question in a recent case where an Alabama couple was divorced in 2013 with a settlement agreement reached by the parties. The divorce provided that the husband was to pay to the wife $500 each month for eight years as alimony in gross. In addition, the judge ordered the husband to maintain…
  • January 9, 2018 2:50 pm·
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  • Military Divorce Articles ·

Retirement Benefits for Service Members in a Divorce

When deciding whether or not to get divorced in a military relationship, it is crucial for each spouse to understand the complexities associated with the retirement system in the military. Knowing which accounts each party is entitled to, as well as the proper way to value the funds and draft the decree are major undertakings…
  • December 14, 2017 1:21 am·
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  • Military Divorce Articles ·

Military Retirement and Divorce

The rules regarding the division of military retirement during a divorce are an intersection of federal and domestic state law that can be complex and sometimes downright confusing. The amount of retirement to be divided upon divorce is dependent upon the number of years a spouse has served, the number of years the parties were…
  • December 14, 2017 1:15 am·
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  • Military Divorce Articles ·

Military Divorces versus Civilian Divorces

Military and civilian divorces are very similar. The federal government has a laissez-faire attitude about most things concerning family law. When their service members are involved, however, it can be a different story. The following is a basic overview of some of the major differences you can expect between a military divorce and a civilian…
  • December 14, 2017 1:13 am·
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  • Military Divorce Articles ·

Military Divorces and Support

Generally speaking, the military will let couples go through the divorce without much interference from the government. One area that military Command will intervene in is the issue of child and spousal support. Amount of Payment The military requires their service members to provide “adequate support” to family members, although how much this is varies…
  • December 14, 2017 1:12 am·
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  • Military Divorce Articles ·

Child Custody in a Military Divorce

Contested custody cases are some of the most fraught matters in litigation. The stress is compounded if one parent happens to be in the military and is facing deployment or relocation. Couples with a military partner should work diligently on keeping lines of communication open, and always remember to keep the best interest of their…
  • December 14, 2017 1:09 am·
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  • Child Custody Articles ·

Alabama Child Custody and Visitation Schedules

“Children are not possessions. You don’t “allow” the other parent extra time. When you say this, you imply that you think of your children as “things,” not humans.” –Author Unknown Chapter 3, Title 30 in the Code of Alabama notes the laws about Alabama custody and visitation schedules. Below is some general information concerning custody…
  • December 9, 2017 3:46 pm·
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  • Child Custody Articles ·

Child Custody in Alabama

“The best security blanket a child can have is parents who respect each other.” –Author Unknown Alabama Code Title 30 Marital Domestic Relations § 30-3-151 The following is a list of possible custody grants in Alabama divorce cases: Joint Custody: joint legal and joint physical custody Joint Legal Custody: Both parents have equal rights and…
  • December 9, 2017 3:45 pm·
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