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...
Month: March 2021
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...
How to find an absent non-custodial parent for child support
In a custody hearing, the judge may decide that the parties’ children will live with one parent but will be financially supported by both parents. For parents going through a divorce, after it has been finalized, it is not uncommon that the two parties will want to...