When Alabama couples see the end of their marriage in sight, they may often contemplate how life would be without their spouse. No matter what preconceived notions individuals may have of a divorce, however, it can be different actually going through the process firsthand. Accordingly, it is useful to know what expectations individuals should have

For many Alabama residents, the most valuable asset they have is their home. Individuals can spend much of their life saving for and paying off their home. This can make it all the more difficult in a divorce, when parties must decide how to handle the family home, along with the remaining property division. There are

Many Alabama residents understand the value of higher education, and the sacrifices people must go through in order to obtain it. Perhaps nobody feels the brunt of these sacrifices more than a student’s spouse, who often is tasked with shouldering an additional load to support the spouse who is in school. Given the spouse’s support,

Many Alabama residents know divorce is a very challenging matter on its own. Matters of property division can become further complicated, however, when a couple is going through financial struggles and on the brink of bankruptcy. There are certain steps an individual may take in order to simplify the process. For example, in conjunction with

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