Your child is growing at an age where they are most susceptible to change. As a parent who tries their hardest to raise their child in the best possible world, it’s a reasonable fear to believe your divorce might cause harm to their development. You shouldn’t have to...
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Month: July 2022
4 elements of a good business contract
Writing a business contract may look straightforward. Yet, if it were, you would not get so many businesses ending up in disputes because one claims the other has breached the terms of their agreement. Contracts will be vital to setting the rules for all your business...
Preparing your finances for life after an uncontested divorce
The process of dissolving a marriage is never a walk in the park. During those emotional moments, your decision-making process can be severely hindered. As a result, you might end up making costly financial mistakes that may come back to haunt you down the road. If...
3 things to consider when telling your spouse you want a divorce
Telling your spouse you want to divorce them is not the sort of thing you should use as an idle threat. You should only say it if you are sure you mean it. It is not something to say in the heat of an argument, either. Save it for a calmer moment. That way, you can...
How can you prove you are the better parent when seeking custody?
If you and your spouse are divorcing and both want your kids to live with you, then you might look at ways to show a court that you are the better parent. First, even if a judge agrees that you are the better parent, it does not mean they will award you sole custody....
How does the court determine custody and parenting time?
The subject of child custody and visitation can be heavily contested during the divorce or separation. Under ideal circumstances, the family court would prefer a situation where the couple comes up with their own custody arrangement that serves the best interest of...
Who gets to keep the home in an Alabama divorce?
Where you live and what property you have in your name after a divorce will have a profound impact on your life and possibly your parenting rights. The house where you have lived with your spouse for years could become the focal point of disagreements in upcoming...
How will divorce change your child’s birthdays?
There will be a lot of awkward moments ahead if you have kids and your divorce is not entirely amicable. As the responsible adults in the room, you need to do your best to avoid letting your disagreements affect your children. Pull out a calendar when you create...
Is a long claim processing delay a form of bad faith insurance?
If you have a mortgage on your home, the bank typically requires that you have a homeowner's insurance policy. Even if you already own your home and owe no money on it, you probably carry homeowner's insurance to protect you against losses and possible financial...