Month: April 2013
Can Facebook posts be used in a divorce trial?
Many Alabama residents have become accustomed to checking social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter on a daily basis. From checking their friends’ updates to posting messages of their own, there is never a shortage of ways to stay connected. Yet, individuals who may be going through a divorce need to watch what they write
How will marital property be divided in Alabama?
When Alabama spouses who have been together for many years terminate their marriage, it can be a difficult time. Aside from the emotional effects, longer-term marriages tend to involve more assets the couple has accumulated together over the years. In these circumstances, it is important for spouses to understand the process of a high asset divorce.
Complex property division, one step at a time
Over the life of a marriage, couples can accumulate a number of assets. It is no surprise then that when a couple gets divorced, it can take some time and effort to make an equitable division of the marital property. This is particularly true where a complex property division is involved, such as when the
$338 million lottery winner facing child support obligations
Many Alabama residents dream of someday hitting the lottery jackpot. Of course, for all but a select few, this is just a fantasy. For the lucky few, however, it can be life altering. Take, for example, the man who recently won the $338 Powerball jackpot. The man opted for the lump sum payout, amounting to
What to expect when you’re divorcing
When Alabama couples see the end of their marriage in sight, they may often contemplate how life would be without their spouse. No matter what preconceived notions individuals may have of a divorce, however, it can be different actually going through the process firsthand. Accordingly, it is useful to know what expectations individuals should have