Author: The Oncale Firm
Planning the wedding and the divorce?
Many Alabama residents consider themselves “planners.” From planning out parties and other social events, to vacations or even just dinner and other everyday events, many individuals pride themselves on planning out details to make the event successful. When it comes to marriage, many may think the most important piece of planning is the wedding itself.
Grandparents granted custody after parents charged with abuse
For many Alabama grandparents, nothing brings more joy to their lives than seeing their grandchildren. For some, visits are few and far between, while others have daily interaction and supervision over their grandchildren. On certain occasions, circumstances may arise with the child’s parents that may lead the grandparents to wonder whether it would be better
Unhappy marriage a reality for many Alabama residents
Many Alabama residents describe their wedding day as one of the happiest in their lives. Yet, as the years go by, that sense of happiness fades away for many spouses, which puts a strain on the spouses and their family. Indeed, a broken marriage that continues may be more harmful to the spouses and their
Which parent is the primary caretaker in a divorce?
Alabama parents want nothing but the best for their children. When it comes to divorce, it can be very difficult not only for the child, but for the parent as well, in dealing with the thought of separating from their child. This is true no matter what age the child is, although it can be
WWE wrestler divides property with ex-wife in high asset divorce
When Alabama spouses get married, they typically get a number of different gifts from friends and family. Over the years, the couple accumulates more assets, particularly if the couple has high net worth. When the couple gets a divorce, all of these assets that have been accumulated over years of marriage must be divided between
Do I get to keep rewards points in a divorce?
When Alabama residents get divorced, there are usually a important pieces of property that must be divided between the spouses. Determining who gets major assets like the house or car is central to most divorces, as these assets are often among the highest valued assets of the couple. Yet, there remains a host of other
When does a court award spousal support?
Source: Bloomberg, “Can we all divorce like Rupert and Wendi Murdoch?,” Jun. 18, 2013
New Alabama child safety law may have child custody implications
When relationships go sour, most individuals want nothing more than to avoid the other individual. This is often the case after Alabama spouses get a divorce as well, as more contact with an ex spouse can lead to further problems if the relationship is not well. Of course, when ex spouses share children together, avoiding
Man attends custody hearing dressed in Nazi uniform
Many Alabama parents have done some things they hope their kids never do. Yet, most would like to think they have learned from their mistakes and past actions, and that these past actions do not impact their ability as a parent. In a divorce, sometimes issues may arise regarding the parents’ conduct when it comes
Former champ may lose driver’s license over child support
If an Alabama resident fails to comply with the law, serious penalties may follow. This can be particularly true when dealing with child support issues, where a host of penalties can await those who do not make court-ordered child support payments. A recent example of this was provided by former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield,