According to Statista, close to four in every thousand people in Alabama get divorced each year. Divorce is almost always a challenging process, but this is especially true when spouses own a business together. Couples must navigate specific rules and considerations...
Overcoming Personal and Legal Challenges
Overcoming Personal and Legal Challenges
Family Law
How may I keep my home after a divorce filing in Alabama?
If you bought your home after your wedding date and before you or your spouse filed for divorce, Alabama law considers it marital property. Both spouses may claim an equitable or fair share of property purchased during the marriage. Before a judge decides how to...
Safeguarding your children’s emotional health during a divorce
According to the World Population Review, there were roughly 3.6 divorces for every 1,000 Alabama residents in 2021. If you are going through a divorce, you know it can be a complex process, but it can be particularly difficult when you have children. Your children's...
Myths about child custody arrangements in an Alabama divorce
In the process of an Alabama divorce, one topic that often brings up strong emotions is child custody. Misunderstandings about how courts determine custody can increase stress levels, leading to more trouble in the proceedings. Do you know the truth regarding the...
Can mediation help you reach a divorce settlement?
Divorcing couples in Alabama often seek mediation to resolve difficult issues and create a divorce agreement. Mediation has many advantages and can save you and your spouse time and money during your divorce. However, mediation is not an appropriate choice for every...
How can social media complicate a divorce?
If you are a fan of social media, you certainly are not alone. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, upwards of 70% of American adults claim to use social media platforms regularly. As you undoubtedly know, though, not all social media posts are good ones....
How do courts calculate child support?
When it comes to divorce, determining child support obligations is often contentious. The non-custodial parent must contribute to the other parent's household to ensure their children are well cared for. As for the process of calculating child support, it can vary...
Does wealth affect arguments in divorce?
Over the years, popular myths surrounding divorce have formed. One of the most long-standing myths is the idea that arguments may grow more volatile if a couple has more assets. Where did this myth come from? And how much truth is there to it? Wealthiest couples fight...
Answers to 3 common questions about Alabama child custody
For divorcing parents, child custody is a major concern. It can also be a complex and confusing matter. It is no wonder then that there are many misconceptions and questions surrounding it. 1. Do courts automatically award full custody to mothers? A common belief is...
Divorce and property distribution: Who gets the house?
During a divorce, property division is a major concern, and, in certain cases, a point of contention. Houses, often a couple's largest asset and investment (in terms of emotion and memories as well as money, labor and time), are one of the most highly contested pieces...