Divorce

When you split from your spouse and the two of you share children, you may need to work out a new custody arrangement. The state of Alabama favors joint custody in most situations unless spending time in both parents’ homes might pose a threat to the child in some...

When a divorce involves children, parents should make sure they do what they can to make things easier on the child. While divorce is a challenging time for the adults, parents should remember to offer hope and encouragement to children. By concentrating on steps to...

Unexpected financial troubles may cause a married couple over the age of 50 to rethink their retirement plans. Frequently, couples decide that dissolving their marriage could reduce their financial difficulties and provide for a more secure retirement. Divorce in...

After receiving a court order for alimony, you may have felt considerable relief knowing your financial situation will include regular income.  How you spend the alimony may make a difference in your future, though, so plan your budget with that in mind, as well as...

During a divorce negotiation process, both spouses must work to come to an agreement on how they will split their marital assets and joint debts. In some situations, one spouse may need to pay alimony to the other person. In addition to asset value, couples should pay...

When divorcing, virtually every aspect of a person's life may change. At least in an effort to maintain some stability for themselves or for their children, some people may wish to keep their family home after they get divorced. Affording the same home on one income...

When people think about the end of marriage, they often focus on divorce-related legal issues, such as the custody of children, paperwork, costs, property distribution, alimony and child support. However, there are other ways in which lives change due to divorce. For...

For many people, moving on from a failed marriage is difficult for a host of reasons. Aside from legal issues, such as alimony and child support obligations, many people are hit hard from an emotional viewpoint. All of these factors can make life challenging for those...

The decision to seek an end to one's marriage in Montgomery is almost difficult given the ramifications it has on their lives. Yet ultimately it may prove to be what is best for them given the tension and stress stemming from their relationship.  Deciding to get a...

Our law office recognizes the multiple challenges that people often face when they are struggling with alcohol addiction. If you are a recovering alcoholic or your spouse is currently battling alcoholism and staying sober, we know how difficult it probably is to deal...