When your Alabama marriage comes to an end and you make the decision to divorce, you need to work through asset division and similar matters to separate your life from your former partner’s. It is not unusual for parties navigating divorces to try to hide assets from...
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How does spousal support differ from child support?
Spousal support and child support are both payments from one former spouse to another, but that is where the similarities end. The law and the court treat them very differently. U.S. News and World Report explains spousal support is a payment to a former spouse that...
How does a high-conflict divorce affect kids?
When you make the decision to split from your Alabama spouse, the choice may impact more than just you. If you and your ex have children together, you may also need to consider how the split might impact them moving forward. Not all divorces have to be contentious,...
Establishing paternity: it involves more than financial support
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...
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....
Is divorce more common in Alabama?
If you are thinking about filing for divorce, it is essential to realize that you are not alone. Every year, couples in Alabama and across the country file for divorce. From infidelity to intimate partner violence, marriages end for a host of reasons, and divorce can...
Child support and medical care
Whether you are a non-custodial parent who will owe child support or you worry about your finances as a custodial parent, it is essential to think about your child's medical needs. Courts go over a host of factors when calculating child support, including medical...
What do you know about divorcing a gaslighter?
Rather than a collaborative or antagonistic divorce, you want information about divorcing a gaslighter. For years, your spouse unraveled your trust in your perceptions, words and thoughts. You feel divorce offers the only way to regain your sanity and your life, but...
How do you help your child adjust to living in two households?
Children of divorce may have a hard time adjusting to their parents living in separate households. They may also struggle to get comfortable switching between having two addresses. Parents provide tips for divorced parents to help children adjust to their new living...
What should you consider about alimony for your divorce?
Divorcing couples deserve to understand how to navigate all areas of their marital split. No matter if a person pays or receives alimony, she or he may have questions on the matter. TIAA takes an in-depth look at alimony. Knowing how payments work helps both parties...
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