There are several grounds for divorce in Alabama, the most common one being incompatibility. Although this is essentially the familiar “no fault” divorce option, there are other factors that determine custody, property division and alimony. Other grounds for divorce...
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The pros and cons of nesting during divorce
Even if your Alabama divorce is amicable, your children may feel the stress of changes in the family dynamic. If you and your ex wonder about whether to keep the house or sell it, there might be an option that buys you time to decide and helps smooth the transition...
Modifying child support in Alabama
Circumstances change over time, and if you or your child have gone through any major life changes recently, you may be looking to change your existing Alabama child support order. You may be able to have your order undergo modification even in the absence of a...
Solving complex child support issues in Alabama
There are many different legal issues that can cause complications for family relationships in Alabama. Divorce cases can, of course, become quite contentious, and there are many different issues in a divorce case that can be complex, including: property division;...
Planning for a smooth transition during a divorce
For some Alabama residents, a divorce may add a considerable degree of stress to an already complicated living situation. To help accomplish a smooth transition from a married to a single household, two soon-to-be ex-spouses may work out a plan for dividing their...
Overview of how alimony works in Alabama
Following a legal separation or a divorce, family law courts in Alabama have the discretion to award alimony. What this means in practice for a Montgomery couple going through a split is that alimony is not automatic, but many people do have circumstances which would...
Why are gray divorce rates on the rise?
As part of a married couple in Alabama, you may look into divorce later in life. This is gray divorce; a divorce that involves spouses over 50 years of age. In many cases, perhaps including your own, married couples in this situation have often been together for...
Do I need a QDRO if I am going through a ‘gray divorce’?
“Until death do us part” is not the outcome of every marriage in the Montgomery area. However, getting divorced when your nearing or at retirement age -- referred to as a “Gray Divorce” -- looks very different from the divorce of younger couples in their 20s or 30s....
What is custodial interference and how can it harm you?
After a divorce, you may notice your ex-spouse deliberately limiting the amount of time you see your children. This method of alienation, known as custodial interference, is illegal and can damage your relationship with your kids. Defining the problem According to the...
What happens to the family home in a divorce?
When a Montgomery area couple feels like their marriage is over it can be a difficult time. Emotions are high and there are many things that need to be figured out. The property division portion of a divorce can be the hardest to work through. What to do with the...
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