Most people who face divorce want to resolve the matter as quickly as possible so that they can start the next chapter of their life. This is understandable, but rushing too quickly into a divorce settlement can leave you without the resolution that you need and...
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The Kelly Clarkson divorce saga highlighting prenups
Since last year, the news cycle has included stories of the Kelly Clarkson divorce cycle, for what seems like every week. For our divorce blog, a silver lining has been the media attention given to the couple's prenuptial agreement that they entered prior to their...
No divorce for you! Huh?
For anyone familiar with that famous Seinfeld episode with the Soup Nazi, “No soup for you,” brings back funny memories. However, one family court judge seems to be taking this mantra into divorce cases. The case The case is from Kentucky’s Bullitt County Family...
Understanding the factors involved in the decision to divorce
It is clear why individuals in Alabama and elsewhere get married. They likely see a long future of love with their partner, until death do them part. It is also clear that not all marriages last. Divorce has been part of society for almost as long as the institution...
How to determine if joint custody is appropriate
There are many decisions that parents in Alabama need to make for their children as they raise them. These include day to day decisions and major decisions such as which schools they will attend or the medical care that they will receive. These decisions need to be...
Divorce requires financial planning
Ending a marriage requires planning for most aspects of your life. Before you divorce or separate, you need to assure that your financial and legal plans meet your future needs. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements A prenuptial agreement entered before marriage or a...
Whats’ the difference between marital and separate property?
Couples going through a divorce in Alabama will have to sort through and split up all the assets that they accumulated through the course of their marriage. But before setting specific expectations of what you hope to receive, it can be useful to understand state...
Don’t let parental drug use harm your child
Substance abuse continues to plague families across Alabama. While drug use can have serious implications for individuals, it can also cause a ripple effect that harms other people. The most vulnerable amongst them are children. Exposure to parental substance abuse...
The increase in gray divorce rates
If you’re 50 years old or older, you may think of yourself as being “beyond” the demographic that typically gets divorced. We often assume that couples in their 30s or 40s, with kids still at home, are the ones splitting up. By 50 or 55, you feel like your marriage is...
Divorce may be on the horizon with these red flags
For some, a spouse who asks for a divorce is no surprise at all. They’ve seen it coming for months. For others, it’s a complete shock, and they are not prepared in the least. With any legal case, including divorce, it helps to prepare in advance. That’s why it’s...