Couples in Alabama who are going through a divorce will have to address how to divide their property. They have the option of doing it themselves and getting the settlement approved by the court or leaving the decision up to a judge. Dividing property: marital and...
Overcoming Personal and Legal Challenges
Overcoming Personal and Legal Challenges
Family Law
Cryptocurrency adds new wrinkles to a divorce
A growing number of people in Alabama are exploring the world of cryptocurrency investments, joining over 20 million people across the country with some form of crypto holdings. However, as more people buy bitcoin, ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies, they have also...
What’s discussed during the initial divorce consultation?
Before divorce proceedings can start, you will first need to meet with a lawyer for an initial consultation. There are all sorts of things discussed during this time, and you will probably do most of the talking as the lawyer needs all of this information to represent...
Dividing accounts after your divorce
If you're an Alabama resident who is going through a legal separation or divorce, you will likely have to split your retirement assets with your spouse. However, there are some situations where all the assets will go to one party once the divorce is final. There are...
Does divorce affect your credit score?
Filing for divorce in Alabama doesn't just affect your finances and housing situation: It can also affect your credit score. Some people find it harder to make their credit card payments after getting divorced. Others have vindictive spouses who tank their credit...
Remember these tips for an easier divorce
Anyone going through a divorce in Alabama is naturally under a lot of stress. When a divorce involves children or disputes over a shared business, the situation can become so intense that it can be easy to make some big mistakes. Here are a few things you’ll want to...
What to know about discovery in a divorce case
Discovery is a critical part of any Alabama divorce proceeding, and it is important that you are open and honest throughout this process. Otherwise, your attorney may have a harder time representing your interests during settlement talks or at trial. It is important...