Can you get married without a license? There is a type of legal arrangement called a common law marriage that allows people to do that. However, only a handful of states in the country still recognize new common law marriages. Alabama was one of those states until a...
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Parents must follow Alabama’s relocation law
People who live in the Montgomery area may find that they wish to move either to another part of Alabama or to another state. Job opportunities, family needs and other life circumstances may even make a move almost necessary for the good of a family. Still, Alabama...
What are the most common reasons for divorce?
Sometimes people are just incompatible. Even if you believe whole-heartedly that you were meant to be with your spouse, it does not always work out. According to Today and the CDC, 22 percent of couples will experience a disruption within the first five years. By 20...
When you catch your spouse in an affair
There are various difficulties that people have to work through when it comes to their marriage, but discovering that a spouse is unfaithful is especially difficult for many people. If you have recently caught your spouse in the middle of an affair or suspect that...
Visitation options for Alabama families
Sharing a child with one’s ex following a painful divorce can be difficult for Alabama parents to do. After spending each day with one’s child in a family home, a parent may find their time with their child significantly reduced or even subject to a schedule. In some...
Divorce-related emotional strain and your kids
Our law firm realizes that divorce often brings up a wide range of emotions, from relief and optimism about one's future to anxiety and depression. For children, the emotional impact of their parents' marriage ending is often especially difficult to process and it is...
Busy schedules and custody matters
In the modern workforce, many employees face a lot of hardships with respect to their job, not only in terms of the physical and mental toll that come with a tough position but also in terms of their time. For those getting divorced or dealing with post-divorce...
How can my behavior affect my divorce?
Going through a divorce is stressful, no matter the circumstances. This stress can lead to you losing your cool when it comes to your ex, either due to disputes about divvying up assets or because of custody issues. Even if you are justified in your frustration, bad...
Who gets to keep the pet in a divorce?
Among the many challenges you may face when getting a divorce is the potential loss of your treasured pet. If you and your spouse both want to keep your dog or cat, you may need to negotiate and figure out how to make the right choice for you and your pet. Some states...
How do I tell my preschooler about my divorce?
If you and your spouse have concluded that your marriage should not continue, you must figure out how to share the news with your friends, family members and others. For people with children, telling the kids about a parental divorce can be especially difficult. If...
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