Month: October 2012
Child custody for homosexual parents
When Alabama couples go through the painful process of divorce, many want to put the matter behind them and move on with their lives as best they can. Unfortunately, this is not always the case in family law, as changed circumstances can bring the ex-spouses back before the court to modify earlier agreements. For example,
Abuse victims find physical, financial security in divorce
In Alabama and around the nation, victims and advocates alike are raising awareness of domestic violence during October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Many may be unaware that a staggering one in four women has experienced domestic violence in their lifetime, including many at the hands of their husbands. Yet, it can be very
Boomers today account for much higher percentage of divorces
Most Alabama residents do not feel the same at age 55 as they did at age 25. This is true for married couples as well, as relationships evolve over time. Many changing factors have been for the positive in terms of boomers’ marriages, according to a new study, which revealed longer life spans, more financial
Alimony awards change along with society
As many are aware, the Alabama workforce has changed dramatically from decades ago. Women, in particular, are no longer confined to staying at home. It should be no surprise then that when married couples get divorced, women are increasingly being ordered to pay spousal support. Spousal support, or alimony, is ordered to alleviate any economic