When parents who share minor children divorce, one of the most important subjects they need to address is the children’s post-divorce living arrangements. Basically, this involves how the children’s day-to-day needs will be met as well as parenting time. And this is...
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Do you understand Alabama property division laws?
When a marital relationship is broken beyond repair and a couple decides to divorce, they will have to discuss a number of difficult subjects, like child custody and visitation (if applicable), child support as well as spousal support. If you are facing divorce, one...
2 tips for parental relocation after divorce
Raising children in two homes within the same region can be manageable. However, this can get complicated when one parent wants to relocate to a long-distance area. In Alabama, when a custodial parent decides to move more than 60 miles from the other, both parties...
What irreconcilable differences often lead to divorce?
Irreconcilable differences refer to fundamental disagreements and conflicts between two partners that cannot be resolved, leading to the marriage or relationship breakdown. These differences can manifest in various aspects of a couple’s life, including emotional,...
A child is not mine. Can I stop paying child support?
While this is a tricky subject, it is not uncommon. When a couple who is in a romantic relationship has a child, it is presumed that the man in the relationship is the dad and his name is included in the birth certificate. This makes him the child’s legal father. And...
What will happen if you stop paying child support in Alabama?
A sudden financial crisis can wreck your entire economic situation. Once you fall behind on one obligation, you are likely to fall behind on others, worsening your circumstances. One thing you should avoid when facing a crisis is not paying your child support...
One of several ways of getting a fair divorce settlement
Are you concerned about getting a fair divorce settlement and having your voice heard? Have you wondered how to establish a custody agreement effectively? Mediation may help. What is mediation? Mediation is a non-adversarial form of conflict resolution that includes:...
2 reasons to modify a custody order
Obtaining a divorce is not a decision that should be taken lightly, but it is often the best thing for the family. Once this is what has been decided on, there are numerous issues for spouses to settle. For parents, their priority will be coming up with a custody...
5 ways you can reduce conflict in your child custody case
Child custody battles can be emotionally draining and highly contested, and they can leave a lasting impact on both the children and their parents. Therefore, during a custody battle, you should try to minimize conflict to protect the children's best interests. While...
2 tips for child support modifications
Divorced parents pay child support to meet their kids' needs as before. The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program in Alabama helps families obtain orders for child support payment and comply with court orders. This makes it easy for them to apply for child support...