Recent studies have demonstrated that the marriage age in the United States is increasing. As of now, it is right around 32 years old. There are still people who get married in their teens or in their 40s, of course, but most people do it in their early 30s. At the...
People thinking about divorce often have very little information about the process. What they know may come from movies or books. Unfortunately, given the differences in laws in every state, what people have read or seen about divorce may not apply in their case. The...
There’s no question that divorce is a financial transaction. You and your spouse will have to figure out how to divide marital assets, unless you want a judge to decide for you, and alimony and child support could also be on the line. Although you might want to get...
Shutting down is one of the ways most children respond to divorce news. After informing your kid(s) that you are dissolving the marriage, they may isolate themselves emotionally and physically, particularly when they are old enough to understand what's happening. So,...
When facing divorce, you may become overwhelmed with everything you must do and consider. The last thing on your mind may be your life once the divorce is finalized. However, immediately planning for your life after divorce is necessary. One of the most important...
Divorce, while often necessary, can leave a tangled web of financial questions and concerns in its wake. People who earn less or have fewer potential economic resources than their spouses can suffer financial hardship after divorcing. Alimony, or spousal support, can...
Timing is crucial when it comes to telling your spouse you want a divorce. Doing so at the wrong time can negatively impact your divorce process and experience in general. So, when should you tell your spouse that you want to end the marriage? When you are sure...
During divorces in Alabama the spouses have to resolve many issues, but one of the more complicated ones is alimony. In situations where one spouse earns significantly more than the other one it can put the lower earning spouse in a very difficult position as they...
As Millennials and Generation Z divorce with increasing frequency, digital assets become a much more important piece of the divorce pie. After all, digital assets are separated in the Mobile, Alabama, property division process, just like any other asset, but because...
Children often struggle to adjust after their parents’ divorce, but choosing the right custody arrangement can make the process much easier for them. In many divorce cases, joint custody is the preferred option, as it allows both parents to maintain strong...
