Concentrating on children’s best interests may create peace between divorced parents
Whether you live in Birmingham or elsewhere, going through a divorce can be difficult. However, couples with children often face additional challenges. That’s because determining child custody can be tough. Even after child custody arrangements have been determined, former spouses may have a difficult time communicating with one another. As we’ve discussed in previous posts,
Father seeks custody of his 3-year-old sonV
Birmingham readers likely are familiar with Bristol Palin, the daughter of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. It was revealed during her mother’s run for vice president in 2008 that Bristol was pregnant. Her son is now 3-years-old and at the center of what could be a contentious child custody dispute. The young boy’s father, Levi
Could you remarry your former spouse after 50 years?
A divorce can quickly become contentious. At a time when emotions run high, it is easy to make every issue a major dispute. However, remaining civil and amicable during and after a divorce can be helpful for everyone, especially if children are involved. Most people in Birmingham do not expect their marriages to end in
Wedding dress designer and husband announce they are separating
Readers in Birmingham may be familiar with Vera Wang. The designer is known for her romantic and elegant wedding gowns. Earlier this month, the designer and her husband of 23 years announced that they were separating. It would appear that the couple is making steps towards divorce. The couple will need to sort out various
Stiff penalties for those who fail to make child support payments
When parents in Birmingham decide to split, child support payments often become a necessary part of life. The payments are intended to help children live a normal life. The money is often used to provide children with basic necessities Parents who fail to make child support payments may have to face hefty penalties. One father
Women better off in high asset divorces
While divorcees typically consider divorce both a personal and financial blow, according to a new national survey, wealthy women who divorce tend to be happier and better off financially. In fact, nearly 80 percent of divorced women involved in high asset divorces with a net worth in excess of $1 million say their financial standing
Divorce ceremonies may offer couples a sense of closure
Most people in Birmingham spend months planning their wedding. They find the venue, the caterer and the big white dress. Despite the months of planning, many marriages don’t last these days. In fact, about 14 percent of Americans are divorced or separated, a 3 percent increase from 1990. So much is put into a wedding.
Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise call it quits
When people in Birmingham get married, they may have visions of growing old together. Unfortunately, that isn’t realistic for many couples. Couples may grow apart or discover that they want different things. Often, divorce is the best solution. Whether you are a hard-working resident of Birmingham or a Hollywood actress, no one is immune to
Is obesity a factor in child custody cases?
Child custody disputes can be difficult to deal with whether you live in Birmingham or elsewhere. There are a number of things that judges must consider when determining child custody. However, is obesity now a factor in certain child custody cases? In October, an article in The Wall Street Journal confirmed that concerns over nutrition
Courteney Cox and David Arquette officially file for divorce
A marriage usually begins so perfectly. Sadly, many couples in Birmingham and elsewhere discover after some time that they can no longer remain married to their spouse. The decision to pursue a divorce is not an easy one to make. However, for some, it is the best option. Courteney Cox and David Arquette were married