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What is contempt of court in a divorce case?

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...

Fighting over finances and divorce

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...

Is your spouse lying about their assets?

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...

What mistakes should you avoid during divorce?

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...

Benefits of QDRO when dividing retirement assets

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...

Answers to your questions about alimony

Are you wondering how you will pay the bills once your marriage is over? You might consider filing a request for alimony. Also known as spousal support or maintenance, it is often a source of conflict during divorce proceedings. However, it can be crucial to ensuring...

How to find out if your spouse is hiding assets

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...

Why are contested divorces more common?

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. ...