Going through a divorce can be a stressful and intimidating process that could leave you facing a variety of difficult decisions, some of which may affect your future. It is no secret that the outcome of your divorce will inherently affect your finances, and you might...
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Spousal support does not have to threaten your financial security
When it comes to money, no one wants to come out on the other side of divorce in a worse position than they were before. Financial security influences almost every aspect of your life, from where you live to what groceries you can afford. Knowing this, you...
Should electronic tablets be part of your custody agreeement?
Parenting is no easy task, to be sure. While your family journey may include joyful times and lots of cherished memories, it can also be challenging to raise children in a modern world. Add divorce to the equation, and you might really have your work cut out to...
Divorce brings unexpected changes
Divorce can be a difficult time, even when both people want the split. There are so many changes that people going through divorce experience that it can feel overwhelming at times. Although many people have experienced it, divorce can feel very isolating.Though most...
Divorce is declining, but for a surprising reason
Many people assume that the chance a couple will divorce is a high one. Though the rate is still significant, despite what many news reports might have you believe, divorce is actually going down. That 50% statistic you may have heard is outdated. Today, the number is...
Are you getting the child support you deserve?
Providing financial security to their children is an important part of being a parent. This is usually pretty straightforward when a child's parents are still married. After a divorce, making sure that both parents are providing the right financial support can be far...
Understanding child support and the roles of the ACDD and ACPC
So, you were under obligation to pay support for your children as part of your divorce settlement. Wondering how that will work exactly? You would think it would be as simple as handing over cash or writing a check to your ex, but child support does not work that way...
Is the other parent harming your relationship with your child?
Divorce is a complex process, and sometimes, parents find it difficult to get along, even when the process is final. Hard feelings can carry over long after a court decides the terms of custody or visitation order, and it is possible this can affect your relationship...
What do dads need to know for child custody proceedings?
Fatherhood in Alabama looks much different today than it did even 10 years ago. Dads now take on a large portion of child-rearing duties and are often more actively involved in their kids' lives than ever before. So, do these changing norms have any...
New tax laws for alimony mean creative property division
As of Jan. 1, 2019, new regulations replace the law dating back to the 1940s that provided a tax break for those who pay spousal support. The new tax laws remove that tax deduction for payers and relieve the recipient of the obligation to pay taxes on alimony.While...