In Alabama and elsewhere, judges want individuals to follow their orders. If that does not happen, a judge may hold the noncompliant party in contempt of court. For family law matters, such as divorce, contempt of court may have significant consequences. Anyone who...
Marriages crumble for many reasons, but financial hurdles play a key role in the collapse of many marital relationships. Sometimes, financial disagreement revolves around children, such as kids attending a certain college, but there are many other sources of financial...
When Alabama couples decide to divorce, the process is often draining and messy. You may find out more information along the way that makes the divorce even more difficult to deal with. For example, a spouse may try to hide assets. When a spouse lies about their...
Getting divorced from your spouse in Alabama may create an opportunity for you to begin anew and reestablish your confidence in your capabilities. Navigating your divorce with focused determination to come out better than before is possible when you avoid common...
When two people start to build a life together through marriage, their assets get tied together. If these two people then decide to separate, dividing the assets is not always as easy as just giving each other their fair shares. There are some accounts with withdrawal...
When a couple decides to divorce and one person makes significantly more money than the other person, both people worry about their finances. The dependent spouse may worry about paying their bills going forward, especially if they did not work at all. The breadwinner...
Alabama couples have several divorce options. Of these, we will look at contested and uncontested divorces. A contested divorce is one in which couples cannot reach agreements and must seek help. An uncontested divorce means couples reach an agreement on their own. ...
When couples are going through a divorce, custody decisions may be among the most difficult decisions they make. Military OneSource explains that custody planning can be further complicated for Alabama families who have one or both parents in the military. Both...
Sometimes, divorce is relatively straightforward and a couple works through divorce matters in an amicable manner. On the other hand, some couples cannot agree on key issues such as how to divide custody and some divorces are highly contentious. Whether you are in the...
Couples divorcing in Alabama face many stressful issues. Even if the judge does not order mediation, using the service can help speed up the divorce process. The service can also help resolve contested issues outside of court. Mediate.com recommends choosing mediation...
