Month: November 2014
What are the benefits of mediation?
In our last post, we discussed the unprecedented $1 billion award in the divorce case of oil magnate Harold Hamm and his wife of 26 years, Sue Ann. It is quite rare for a divorce case of this magnitude play out in the public court forum. Most often, a prenuptial agreement handles the details of
Judge issues $1B decision in Hamm case
Back in September, we discussed oil magnate Harold Hamm’s divorce, and how the case centered on the issue of active vs. passive appreciation. Hamm married his wife, Sue Ann, 26 years ago without entering a prenuptial agreement. Because Hamm had already started the oil company Continental Resources at the time of the marriage, one might assume
Why Alabama couples should not be scared of prenuptial agreements
When people hear the term “prenuptial agreement,” many consider it to be a negative or uncomfortable topic. Some people may think of a prenuptial agreement as a sign that a marriage is not strong or that a couple will get divorced. But this can be a dangerous assumption to make and dissuade people from considering
How military divorce differs from civilian divorce
Happy Veterans Day to all military service members, and a heartfelt thank you for your service! Today we will discuss a few ways in which military divorce is different from civilian divorce. Although a military divorce follows the same process as civilian divorce and takes place in the same family court setting, there are unique
Don’t live to regret your bad divorce behavior
Social media rants. Even though it may seem like a good idea at the time to rant about your ex on Facebook or Twitter, doing so can make you look bad in front of a judge. Remember, anything you post online is documented for good. If you are going through divorce and have thought about