Raising children in Alabama can be costly. Parents need to provide for their children’s needs. This includes ensuring they have a roof over their heads, food and clothing. Those are the basics, but parents also pay for the children’s activities, sports, entertainment,...
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Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie divorce still six years from resolution
Former Hollywood “IT” couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie (nee “Brangelina”) having been squabbling for five years over the terms of their divorce and it appears the fight is just beginning. The much-publicized separation has already cost both parties millions of...
5 reasons why you may need a prenuptial agreement
If you are planning a summer or fall wedding, you probably have a lot of the major details decided. You likely know when you are getting married, where you are getting married, where your reception will be and who is taking the photographs. You likely have a florist...
The process of dividing a house during divorce
One primary issue during the property division process when a couple divorces can be the process of how the couple’s home will be divided. It is useful for divorcing couples who have concerns with what will happen to their home to be familiar with this process. There...
What will the court consider when deciding on joint custody?
Among the most complicated aspects of Alabama family law and divorce is determining child custody. Not only are there myriad factors at play, but it is often emotional with both parents concerned as to how the decision will be made and what will happen in its...
The 3 legal rules for Alabama alimony
Divorce is complicated. Life after divorce can be even more complicated, especially you and your spouse do not reach an equitable agreement. To the end of providing justice, Alabama lawmakers have set up three specific requirements for courts when awarding alimony...
How is custody determined during a divorce?
Getting divorced can present challenges for both parties, regardless of the reasons behind ending your union. Having children can make the process even more complicated. Many parents wonder what child custody looks like after marriage ends. If you are getting divorced...
What are child support payments intended to cover?
Knowing what expenses child support is intended to cover is important for parents to be familiar with. What child support is intended to cover can vary by state so it is important for parents to know what expenses are included in child support in their state. What is...
Do you have to pay for college expenses during divorce?
People do not often agree about much during divorces. However, divorce is probably the best time to agree about certain major future decisions with your coparent. Setting everything up for your child's future is part of the divorce process. Your agreement can usually...
No-Fault Divorce versus Fault-Based Divorce
No-Fault Divorce and Fault-Based Divorce are two legal grounds for divorce that also happen to be the exact opposite of each other. As its names implies, in a no-fault divorce, neither spouse has to assert the other of wrongdoing in order to get divorced. This...
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