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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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...
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...
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...
What do you know about transferring home ownership for divorce?
Not only do you want to divorce your current spouse, but you also want to give up the marital house. How do you do so the right way? SFGate gives the rundown on shifting ownership of the marital home for divorce. Learn how to make sure you no longer have legal...
Can you force your ex to sell the marital home?
After divorcing your spouse, you want to move to another part of Alabama. Unfortunately, your ex does not want to sell the house, but your name remains on the mortgage and deed. SFGate explains options for selling a home when your former spouse does not want to. Learn...
What tax issues may come up during divorce?
Getting divorced is tumultuous not only personally and professionally, but also financially, and many people are not prepared for this by the time the divorce is final. Although a non-contested divorce generally does not involve the expenses of more involved...
How a court handles retirement plans during divorce
During divorce proceedings, the court will order the marital estate to be divided between the parties equitably. When making such an order, the court will consider -- with some exceptions -- any money, property or interest acquired during the course of the marriage,...
Don’t let hidden assets disadvantage you post-divorce
It’s normal to be worried about your finances as you navigate divorce. That’s why it’s important to understand the property division process and what you can do to protect your interests. To start, you have to be able to identify the marital estate, which then sets...
The process of dividing a house during divorce
One primary issue during the property division process when a couple divorces can be the process of how the couple’s home will be divided. It is useful for divorcing couples who have concerns with what will happen to their home to be familiar with this process. There...
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