Legal Divorce Terms To Know
Divorcing from your spouse is not as simple as saying that the marriage is done and you both want to go your separate ways. There is a formal legal process that must be followed so that you and your spouse are no longer legally connected – often with many legal divorce terms (or “legalese”) in […]
What Happens to Pets in a Divorce?
What About Pets in a Divorce? Studies estimate that 68% of families throughout America include a pet. Whether that be a dog, cat, bird, or other animal that provides companionship, this is a large percentage. You might not think about what would happen to your pet in the event of a divorce, but it is […]
Alabama Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alabama Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation Not every legal issue results in a trial or court room proceeding. In fact, a majority of legal issues are settled outside of the courtroom. There are many different types of Alabama alternative dispute resolution (ADR). One such alternative dispute resolution is mediation. Mediation is a process in which both […]
Reasons to Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
Marriage is the legal union of two individuals. Ideally, marriage lasts forever. Two people are so in love that they never want to be apart. Unfortunately, not every marriage lasts forever. This is where a prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) comes into consideration. A prenuptial agreement is an agreement between the soon to be spouses about how […]
Alabama Child Custody Law – Principal Residence
Alabama Child Custody Law Related to Principal Residence A common question from parties with children divorcing is whether a parent is able to move the children. Several years ago, the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals decided a case called Pamela Hubbard v James C. Hubbard. It was a family law case that addressed the ability […]
Alabama Child Custody Law – Name Change
Can I Change My Child’s Last Name in Alabama? Sometimes, what we think we want turns out not to be what we want at all. This “want” can range from employment and living arrangements to changing a name. As it pertains to changing your child’s last name, there may be several reasons why you would […]
Nondisclosure of Assets
Divorce & Nondisclosure of Assets For most people, divorcing someone that you thought you would spend your entire life with can be difficult. Having to determine custody if there are children involved, as well as having to divide up marital assets and losses, can create difficult situations to navigate. These situations can become easier when […]
Alabama Grandparent Visitation Rights
What are the Alabama Grandparent Visitation Rights? Grandparent visitation rights are governed by Alabama Code § 30-3-4.2 (2016). Essentially, the law protects the primacy of a parent’s right to deny visitation with a grandchild, but allows a grandparent to challenge that denial under some circumstances. The previous version of the law was struck down by […]
Can I Seek Back Child Support?
Seeking Back Child Support When most parents have a child, they do not expect to take care of that child alone. They usually expect the child’s other parent to do his or her part in raising that child, both physically and financially. When this shared responsibility does not happen, the custodial parent may decide to […]
Considering an Alabama Prenuptial Agreement?
Marriage can be, and often is, a beautiful thing. Though some people may feel nervous entering a marriage, it affords them the chance to share their lives with the people they love. Though there may be several good reasons for someone to be anxious about marriage, one main reason is that his or her net […]
