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...
Divorce
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,...
How can you recover financial losses after divorce?
Financial loss is pretty much an inevitable outcome of a divorce. Given that you shared income, debts and investments with your spouse, you can expect to split most everything when your marriage ends. Even when you know you will lose some money, it may not ease the...
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....
Common mistakes made while dividing assets
Making decisions about property and asset division is one of the more challenging parts of the divorce process. Not only can it be emotional and stressful, but mistakes are also commonly made. People should not rush through the process, and they should take the time...
Take a united front when telling kids about your divorce
Deciding to get a divorce is not an easy decision for most couples. If there are kids involved, this decision can be even more difficult, and you may be dreading telling them. No matter how old the children are, they will each have a reaction to the news, and they may...
Dividing up property during a divorce can be collaborative
During a divorce, one common issue that can become contentious is property division. In the state of Alabama, the courts divide the marital property up in an equitable way, but this does not necessarily mean equal. A couple may end up with better results if they work...
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...
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...