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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Contrary to popular belief, not all divorces are messy and complicated. In many cases, both parties will agree on important marital issues and are able to pursue an uncontested divorce. Uncontested divorces are generally faster and less expensive than contested divorces, making them appealing to couples who are looking to get divorced. While you do …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

If you and your spouse have been considering a divorce, you have probably come across uncontested or no fault divorces in Jefferson County. An uncontested divorce is one where both parties are able to come to an agreement on major marital issues without the need for extensive legal advice, mediation, or court time. These issues …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

A spouse who is at fault for the divorce may still ask for temporary or permanent alimony. The court may be willing to grant that spouse alimony, depending on the circumstances of the case. The court may consider the spouses at fault behavior as a factor in determining alimony.  Temporary alimony is alimony awarded until …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

A client can help a divorce attorney in Huntsville, or wherever you live, prepare for motions or trial by giving them the right information before the court proceeding so the attorney can do a good job. Providing information may consist of: Gathering appropriate documents, including bills relating to shared assets, information for bank accounts and …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What happens in a divorce trial and how long does it take to complete? A divorce trial is a civil trial that takes place before a judge or jury. A trial before a judge is called a bench trial. Alabama’s rules of civil procedure apply. These are different from the rules of criminal procedure. A …

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