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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Generally, a prenuptial agreement is not necessary to protect an inheritance in Alabama. Money or property received from an inheritance are solely the property of the spouse who received them. The items are termed separate property. The court in a divorce will not generally divide an inheritance for one spouse between the spouses upon divorce.  …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

A party can get an online divorce in Alabama if the petitioner is an Alabama resident and the spouses have already agreed about division of property and payment of spousal or child support. A petitioner, or party who files for divorce, can file a divorce Complaint to initiate a divorce on their own. A Complaint …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Divorce interactions are a troublesome one, emotionally and monetarily. It is the separation of a nuclear family, the division of conjugal property and resources, and here and there the foundation of new care game plans for your children. One piece of a Huntsville divorce or a divorce anywhere in Alabama can be a deposition. This …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

When potential clients call us to find out about uncontested divorces, they tend to ask the same top five questions regarding an uncontested divorce. I answer potential clients calling about an uncontested divorce every day, and these are the most common questions that people ask. What is an uncontested divorce? An uncontested divorce in Madison …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

In Alabama, parties can get a Lauderdale County uncontested divorce completed within a month or two in most cases. A contested divorce can take between a couple of months to several years, depending on how complex it is. When parties in a contested divorce move toward trial, they need to incorporate the court’s schedule into …

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