Month: April 2015
What can I do if my child support is too high?
Many parents in Alabama have been ordered to pay child support that becomes unfair or unmanageable for a variety of different reasons, including a job loss or an unexpected decrease income. The good news that it may be possible to modify a child support order so that a more reasonable amount can be paid. The
How a military divorce is different from a civilian divorce
Divorce can happen to anyone, including members of the military. Just like a civilian divorce, a divorce involving a member of the military must address issues such as property division, child custody, child support and alimony. However, a military divorce is unique in many ways, as well. There are certain laws in place that protect
Divorce and taxes: How your ex can get you into trouble
So what can you do to protect yourself? First, it is best to avoid trusting your soon-to-be ex with your finances, both generally and in terms of taxes. If your divorce was not yet final on the last day of the tax year, then you have the option to file jointly, but you might not
Are online child support calculators accurate?
As a family law firm, we have many clients who come in believing to know what they are going to be ordered to pay in child support because they used an online calculator that spit out a number. Unfortunately, these calculators are often far from accurate. As a FindLaw.com article explains, these calculators can give you a