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Divorce courts reluctant to rehear property settlement decisions

If a spouse has access to substantial assets that may lead to complex property issues in a divorce situation, it is essential that such a person consult with an experienced family law attorney. It doesn’t matter if you live in Birmingham or any other locale – decisions regarding property divisions are mostly permanent and cannot

Divorce education program debated in Alabama House, Senate

Members of Alabama’s House and Senate debated two new companion bills that would require couples seeking a divorce to attend a four-hour marriage dissolution education program. The class would be a requirement only for couples with minor children. The bill states that if one spouse attends the class then decides to proceed with the divorce,

Is cohabitation before marriage a recipe for divorce?

Whether you live in Birmingham or elsewhere, going through a divorce can be difficult. When couples get married they likely find it impossible to believe that their union could one day end. However, many marriages do end in divorce. But what if there were things couples could do to avoid divorce later on in life?

Prenuptial agreement benefitted singer in recent high asset divorce

Couples in Alabama with high-value assets will often choose to sign a prenuptial agreement before they are married. A prenuptial agreement can help couples avoid lengthy court battles and allows individuals to keep their valuable assets. One singer is evidence of how valuable prenuptial agreements can be. Former American Idol contestant Ruben Studdard recently finalized

Emotional abuse may be more common than people think

Domestic violence is a serious issue for people living in Alabama and elsewhere. Whether an individual is a victim of abuse or accused of abuse, it can have a huge impact on their life. According to one source, emotional abuse is the most common type of abuse. One physician says that in terms of a

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