Going through a divorce usually requires divvying up marital assets. While some assets may have little sentimental value, others remind you of happier times. Your wedding ring probably falls into the latter category. On the other hand, even if you feel no emotional...
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Strategies for avoiding conflict during divorce
Getting a divorce is stressful and puts you in an emotionally fragile state. It is common for bad feelings to become overwhelming and spill into the open. Avoiding this is vital. The better you are at squashing negative feelings, the easier it will be for all parties....
Can you use social media during your divorce?
Social media can create an efficient way to share important or exciting information. However, sharing intimate details about your life can backfire, especially when they involve sensitive topics. Your divorce, for example, is something you should use caution when...
Obtaining a divorce certificate in Alabama
Whether you have already ended your marriage or you are in the process of getting divorced, it is important to understand how you can obtain a divorce certificate. For example, you could need proof of your divorce if you want to remarry or you need a copy for...
How will the court divide your retirement account in the divorce?
Along with the marital home, the retirement accounts you and your spouse own will likely be the most significant assets to divide during your divorce proceedings. The court will want to see an equitable division. But splitting retirement accounts can become a complex...
Is lump-sum spousal support right for you?
Shopping for groceries and other goods nowadays may leave you with some sticker shock. After all, according to reporting from ABC News, inflation has caused the price of many everyday items to increase faster than at any time in the past 40 years. Having two incomes...
Default divorce in Alabama
When it comes to the divorce process, you need to realize that every couple finds themselves in a unique position. Aside from various factors such as children and finances, couples can approach their divorce in different ways. Sometimes, a married couple can work...
What are the most essential points to cover in a parenting plan?
In line with most courts throughout the nation, the courts in Alabama favor joint custody of children when their parent's divorce. A parenting plan is a blueprint for parents to follow in raising their children. The custody arrangement will be a highlight, but what...
Considerations when dividing a co-owned business
If you and your spouse are going through a divorce, and you also own a business together, you have some important decisions to make. Assuming that an agreement for the division of the business is not in a pre-or postnuptial agreement, the two of you need to decide...
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,...