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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Typically, a prenuptial arrangement is not needed to secure an inheritance in Alabama. Cash or residential property received from an inheritance are only the residential or commercial property of the partner who received them. The products are labeled separate residential property. The court in a divorce will certainly not normally split an inheritance for one …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Divorce is a challenging time in anyone’s life. Some people might find the process uncomfortable due to some reasons. Nowadays, we all know at least one person in our lives whose marriage ended in divorce. If you are considering divorce, make sure to discuss it with your close friends. Everyone gives you a bit of …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

We live in a unique time where social media is a prominent part of many of our lives. People post pictures of their children, their pets, their shoes and their lunch. They share their highs, their lows, and their in-betweens. While this is okay in some situations, those who are going through a divorce should …

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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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