Divorce

Pensions and retirement accounts are martial property in Alabama that must be divided equitably under its equitable distribution laws. Property division applies only to the amounts acquired during marriage. Any amounts accumulated during marriage are the spouse’s...

As a newly divorced couple, it is normal for tensions to run high between you and your co-parent. Many people in your position take months or even years to settle into a routine everyone feels comfortable with. But some people never adjust. Unfortunately, these people...

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...

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...

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...