Child custody for homosexual parents
When Alabama couples go through the painful process of divorce, many want to put the matter behind them and move on with their lives as best they can. Unfortunately, this is not always the case in family law, as changed circumstances can bring the ex-spouses back before the court to modify earlier agreements. For example,
Abuse victims find physical, financial security in divorce
In Alabama and around the nation, victims and advocates alike are raising awareness of domestic violence during October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Many may be unaware that a staggering one in four women has experienced domestic violence in their lifetime, including many at the hands of their husbands. Yet, it can be very
Boomers today account for much higher percentage of divorces
Most Alabama residents do not feel the same at age 55 as they did at age 25. This is true for married couples as well, as relationships evolve over time. Many changing factors have been for the positive in terms of boomers’ marriages, according to a new study, which revealed longer life spans, more financial
Alimony awards change along with society
As many are aware, the Alabama workforce has changed dramatically from decades ago. Women, in particular, are no longer confined to staying at home. It should be no surprise then that when married couples get divorced, women are increasingly being ordered to pay spousal support. Spousal support, or alimony, is ordered to alleviate any economic
Former basketball star seeks modification of child support
With the economy as sluggish as it has been the past few years, many Alabama residents have had their share of financial challenges. The reach of these financial troubles seems nearly unlimited. In the context of family law, such challenges may pose problems in meeting monthly child support payments. In cases where an individual has
Alabama residents: is your ex hiding assets from you?
Alabama couples know that going through a divorce is hard enough on its own. However, when one spouse is not only uncooperative but also misleading, it can make the process all the more difficult. This is especially true for a spouse attempting to collect alimony who must deal with the other spouse’s unethical and illegal
New technology creates opportunity, challenges for child custody
Alabama residents have become well versed in using the tools of modern technology in their everyday lives. It is no surprise then that, when it comes to divorce, couples may use these tools to facilitate better communication, such as through email, texting and social media. A new study suggests many couples are not using these
School year poses child custody challenges for divorced parents
With the new school year arriving, Birmingham parents and children will once again find their days and nights quite busy. Perhaps nowhere is this truer than in the homes of divorced parents, who have to juggle drop off and pick up times, in addition to helping with homework and keeping up the home. While the
Tom Cruise will reportedly pay $4.8 million in child support
In late June, we wrote about the divorce between Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise. The pair called it quits after five years together. They were married in 2006 at a castle in Italy. The couple’s divorce took less than two weeks to settle, but was just recently finalized. We are now learning more about the
Alabama man’s international custody dispute goes to Supreme Court
Disputes over who should have primary custody of a child can get complicated enough when one parent relocates to another state. When one parent moves to a different country, the legal issues in a child custody dispute can become extremely difficult. An Alabama father’s fight to gain custody of his daughter is now headed to