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Adoption in the state of Alabama occurs when an adult legally obtains all the parental rights and responsibilities to a child under the age of 19. While Alabama’s state laws do not expressly recognize same-sex marriages, The Supreme Court’s ruling in the landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges formally legalized same-sex marriage and this ruling extends…
When a marriage is no longer working for any number of reasons, most people jump to the conclusion that the best possible answer is to divorce. In some cases, that conclusion rings true, but there is another option: legal separation. In the state of Alabama, legal separation puts a marriage on hold and allows each…
When Alabama parents divorce, the court’s final order will likely include a child support provision. According to state law, both parents are required to support their children. The court assumes that a custodial parent will provide for most of a child’s financial needs, and that’s why non-custodial parents receive child support orders. Child support determinations…
There are few things more stressful than going through divorce proceedings. Even if there are no children present and you have few shared assets to divide, you’ll still have to worry about navigating the legal system and making sure all of the essential paperwork is filled out correctly and filed on time. No responsible person…
While the overall divorce rate in the U.S. is declining, divorces among couples over 50 years old are rising. The divorce rate among older couples has doubled since 1990. Those are startling statistics and mean seniors need to understand the factors involved in “gray divorces.” Protect Yourself During a Divorce The conditions surrounding divorce change as people age, which means the strategies…
Military life is hard on those who are deployed—and their families—and it’s an unfortunate reality that marriages between military members are more likely to end in divorce. Military divorces are common, but they are also complex, especially for members deployed overseas. Here, we’ll give military members and their spouses a better understanding of the dissolution…
How to Survive Your Divorce with Your Pet Family Intact The dissolution of a marriage is always sad as it indicates that the hopes the couple began their relationship with didn’t pan out. Many times, divorce is contentious. Some couples become so adversarial in their relationship that hurting the other becomes the primary goal. Anything…
More than 600,000 couples in the United States end their marriages each year. Though going through a divorce can certainly make you feel alone, rest assured, you’re not. Of course, knowing others are facing similar struggles doesn’t make the situation any less frightening and confusing, does it? Working with a Cullman family law attorney can…
Child support is not set in stone, and it’s not just going to go up over time, either. Depending on how life goes, it may be possible to have child support lowered. When finances or situations change, it may necessitate paying a smaller amount each month than the previous payments. Though this needs to go…
The dissolution of a marriage has a significant impact on the financial circumstances of both spouses. Legal fees, the division of jointly owned assets, and the loss of a dual income can make life more difficult for both parties. When couples do not earn an equal income, the lesser-earning spouse can experience much more hardship…
While no one plans to fail, thousands of marriages end in divorce every year. These events create upheaval in a person’s life, affecting everything from their emotional well-being and social life to their finances. Moving on after a divorce can be the challenge of a lifetime—and for those who have relied on their spouses for…
Studies show that 41% of first marriages end in divorce. Ending an unhappy union may improve partners’ lives but can devastate children. Fortunately, there are ways to support children through divorce and help them avoid common problems after a breakup. Families can thrive despite difficulties when parents are supported, practice responsible co-parenting, and carefully guide…
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