Month: January 2015
5 federal tax deductions single parents should be aware of
If this year will be your first time filing income taxes as a single parent, there are several issues you should be aware of, including your filing status, children you can claim as dependents and a series of possible deductions. First, you may be able to file head of household and be taxed at a
Can parents waive the right to child support?
This is an issue that we get asked about frequently. In some cases, a parent — usually the mother — decides that she does not want to force the other parent — usually the father — to pay child support. Sometimes mothers believe that letting the father off of the hook for child support will
Who must provide consent for an adoption in Alabama?
Adoption can be a wonderful experience for the entire family. But it can also be a complicated and somewhat confusing process because of the legalities involved, including the consent requirements. Consent is an important issue in adoption cases. When an adoptee is over the age of 14, he or she must provide consent to the
7 times you should consider a prenuptial agreement
When most people think of prenuptial agreements they think of documents that only apply to the rich and/or famous. However, in this day and age, pretty much anyone can benefit from a prenup. Essentially, a prenup sets out how financial issues should be addressed in the case of divorce such as property division and spousal
What types of adoption are available in Alabama?
While making the decision to adopt can seem like a simple one, getting through the process can certainly seem anything but simple. Alabama residents have a number of reasons to consider adoption. Some may wish to start or add to their family, some stepparents may wish to gain legal rights to their stepchildren, kinship adoptions