Steven A. Harris

Dec 6 2022

In a Divorce Can I Close on the House Without My Spouse Being Present

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law, Real Estate & Property Law

If we are going through a divorce in Birmingham, can I close on the sale of a house without my wife being present at closing? A property that is intended to be used as a primary residence in Alabama is known as a homestead. If a property is deemed to be a homestead, then there …

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Dec 3 2022

What is the Process to Adopt My Sisters Kids Due to Drugs

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Adoption, Family Law

What is the process for me and my husband to adopt my sister’s children if her kids have been taken away due to drugs? When a child’s custody is taken away from the parents due to alcohol or drug abuse, the child must be placed in custody of the state or a relative. In Alabama, …

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Dec 2 2022

What is a QuitClaim Deed and Why do I Need One in a Divorce

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law, Real Estate & Property Law

What is a quit claim deed and why do I need one if a house was acquired during the marriage but my spouse is not showing on the deed? A quitclaim deed in Alabama is a document that transfers ownership of an interest in a property from one party to another. The grantor is the …

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Dec 1 2022

What is a QDRO and Why Do I Need One

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What is a QDRO and do I need one to get the 401(k) distribution that was ordered in my uncontested divorce? QRDO stands for qualified domestic relations order. Generally this is an order from the court that lays out the details regarding how the retirement benefit plans should be divided in the event of a …

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Nov 29 2022

Steps to File an Adoption of a Relative

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Adoption, Family Law

What are the steps to file for an adoption of a relative in Alabama? In Alabama you may be able to adopt a relative if both parents of the child agree. Adoptions in Birmingham must be completed in accordance with the Alabama adoption code. Under the code any adult person or husband and wife jointly …

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Nov 28 2022

How does DHR get Involved in a Child’s Family Situtation

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law

How does DHR in Alabama get involved in a child’s family situation and can a Birmingham divorce attorney help get them out? DHR stands for the department of human resources. The Alabama department of human resources deals with a number of different issues such as: adoption, adult protective services, baby box initiative, Chafee Education and …

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Nov 27 2022

Can I get Divorced Quickly and Easily in Alabama

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Can I get a divorce quickly and easily in Alabama? If you and your spouse are both in agreement regarding your marital dissolution, then the quickest and easiest way to get a divorce in Alabama is through an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce is a divorce that occurs when both spouses come to an agreement …

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Nov 26 2022

What is the difference between a legal separation and a divorce

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What is the difference between a legal separation and a divorce? A legal separation is where two married people come to an arrangement where they live separately and are no longer together, but they are not legally divorced. This is a way for couples to separate themselves without becoming legally divorced in Jefferson County. This …

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Nov 25 2022

What Protection from Abuse Orders Can I Get in a Divorce

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What are protection from abuse orders and can I get one in my divorce? A protection from abuse order is an order from the court that protects a spouse and children from an abuser. This occurs when a spouse or child has been abused or threatened. This is a way for the court to step …

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Nov 24 2022

How do I put my Baby Daddy on Child Support when we are not Married

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Child Support, Family Law

How do I put my baby’s father on child support? There are many different reasons why you may need to get child support. Child support is a series of scheduled payments that is made by one of the parents. These payments are generally ordered by a court in order to make sure that the child …

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