When the family structure changes due to your Alabama divorce, the court ensures both you and your ex have a relationship with your kids. You legally share the financial and child-rearing responsibilities. However, if you were not married, the father may not have any...
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How can you recover financial losses after divorce?
Financial loss is pretty much an inevitable outcome of a divorce. Given that you shared income, debts and investments with your spouse, you can expect to split most everything when your marriage ends. Even when you know you will lose some money, it may not ease the...
How should I discuss my child’s health coverage in divorce?
There will be no shortage of important issues that you must deal with in a divorce, not the least of which is how your child will receive health care once you and your spouse have ended your marriage. Child care expenses can put a significant burden on your finances....
Common mistakes made while dividing assets
Making decisions about property and asset division is one of the more challenging parts of the divorce process. Not only can it be emotional and stressful, but mistakes are also commonly made. People should not rush through the process, and they should take the time...
Spousal support is not a given
When a couple in Alabama gets a divorce, the court may consider granting one party spousal support, or alimony, but it is not automatically guaranteed. There are certain circumstances that need to be present. Even if a judge does grant support, it may only be...
Take a united front when telling kids about your divorce
Deciding to get a divorce is not an easy decision for most couples. If there are kids involved, this decision can be even more difficult, and you may be dreading telling them. No matter how old the children are, they will each have a reaction to the news, and they may...
Information about modifying a child support order
A child support order outlines the amount and frequency of payments from one parent to the other. The recipient of the money must use it to pay for the child's daily and healthcare needs. Although this amount remains the same throughout the terms of the order, either...
How the court makes child custody decisions
If you and your spouse are going through a divorce, and you have children, you may be wondering how the court makes custody decisions. Although the court will generally honor an agreement that the parents decide on, it will make the ultimate decision if parents cannot...
Back child support and credit bureau reporting
If you fall behind on child support payments, you could face a number of repercussions that turn your life upside down. For example, you could lose your passport privileges, your driver's license and even have to spend time behind bars. Aside from a shattered...
Dividing up property during a divorce can be collaborative
During a divorce, one common issue that can become contentious is property division. In the state of Alabama, the courts divide the marital property up in an equitable way, but this does not necessarily mean equal. A couple may end up with better results if they work...
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