Strategies parents can use to tell kids about divorce
Ending a marriage is by far no easy task, especially when kids are involved. Even if it was the last resort, kids tend to take a divorce as a devastating occurrence. There are things Alabama parents should consider before breaking the news to their children. The first thing parents may want to do is to
Family stays positive as daughter remains overseas after adoption
When couples here in Alabama or elsewhere make the decision to adopt a child, their readiness to love that child is awe-inspiring. Some of them already have biological children of their own, but they decide to complete their family through this wonderful event that can offer a child without a home a bright future. Some
Property division involving liabilities in divorce
Property division tends to be a major subject in divorce. Often, Alabama spouses may find themselves wondering who gets to keep certain assets and what their liabilities are as they begin the divorce process. There are ways spouses can handle liabilities during property division to avoid future pitfalls. One situation is if the spouses are
Mistakes spouses could be making during divorce
Most of the time when couples divorce, their main concerns are child custody and finances. Alabama courts will tend to seek out the children’s best interests before addressing property matters. When property matters are addressed, the court is required to have a fair property distribution for spouses. However, there are mistakes some may possibly make
Alabama father fights for child custody of out-of-state daughter
For parents, there may be no greater pain than the loss of a child. An Alabama father who recently lost a daughter in a tornado is now attempting to modify a custody order to gain custody of his surviving daughter. While the girl’s mother is in the hospital, his battle over child custody has been
Including social media clause in prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements are known to protect a spouse’s assets in case of divorce in the future. These assets generally include retirement accounts and properties. Alabama spouses may not be aware that they can also include a social media content clause in a prenuptial agreement. This clause dictates what Alabama spouses are allowed to share online.
Divorce parties are on the rise
In regard to ending marriage, divorce parties have been increasing in popularity. The average divorce party in Alabama can cost approximately $25,000. Instead of moping around, recently divorced individuals have started to celebrate their newfound freedom. Specialists, including bakers and event planners, have observed the increase in divorce parties throughout the years. People getting a
Could it be best for Alabama parents to prevent divorce?
Divorce is oftentimes an emotional situation for many spouses. This is one of the reasons why many Alabama spouses with children choose to avoid divorce. Most parents may wonder if they should remain married or get a divorce when kids are involved. The decision to stay married or get divorced primarily may depend on why
Why wealthy Alabama spouses enter in a prenuptial agreement
Till death do us part is not always guaranteed, especially since there is such a high divorce rate. Since the divorce rate is so high, it may have sparked a rise in a prenuptial agreement being entered into. Most Alabama spouses who enter into prenups are those wishing to protect their assets just in case
Asset protection tips when getting divorced in Alabama
Baby boomers in Alabama and other states in America are getting divorced at increasing rates. Getting a divorce can be financially detrimental no matter how old a person is, but is especially a concern for those who are near retirement and are concerned about asset protection. A few tips may help a person who is