Every year, new technological advances change the way of life for many Alabama residents. Indeed, it may be hard for some to imagine life without the Internet, smartphones and iPods. These advances bring some interesting legal questions, as well, including child support issues. For instance, a sperm donor in Kansas who donated to a lesbian couple

When most Alabama residents get married, they hope their relationship will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, as shown by the divorce rates in the state. When a divorce occurs, it brings about a number of issues, including child custody, property division and spousal support issues. Indeed, the rates are somewhat

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

Making the decision to end a marriage can be difficult. Whether an individual lives in Alabama or elsewhere, a divorce can be an emotional process. However, that does not seem to be stopping many baby boomers. In recent years, the number of older Americans choosing to divorce has risen. In fact, the divorce rate among people 50

Being a parent is not easy. Parents in Birmingham are likely well aware of how much it costs to raise a child. It is for that reason why child support is often a necessary part of a divorce or other breakup. However, if child support is not paid at the proper time, an individual may find themselves

When people get married in Alabama or elsewhere, they often find it unimaginable that their union could ever be broken. However, for some couples, divorce seems to be their only option. Although going through a high asset divorce can be difficult, technology appears to be making it even more challenging. Smart phones are now being used as