Category Archives: Divorce

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Can I get a Protection from Abuse Order in place early in my divorce if I have an abusive husband? If you or your children are being abused by your husband, you may want to get protection from abuse in order to protect yourself and your children. This is something that you can consult your …

Continue reading "Can I Get a Protection from Abuse Order in My Divorce if Husband is Abusive"

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

How do you serve your spouse in a divorce? When you are served in a Birmingham divorce, it means that someone is bringing you papers stating that your spouse has filed for a divorce. In Alabama you do not have to be licensed in order to serve papers. The clerk of court may choose someone …

Continue reading "How Do You Serve Your Spouse in a Divorce"

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Can we agree to anything we want in an uncontested divorce? In Alabama there are two types of divorces, contested and uncontested. An uncontested divorce is where the couple comes to some form of an agreement regarding their marriage. The first thing that they must agree on is to get a divorce in the first …

Continue reading "Can We Agree to Anything We Want in an Uncontested Divorce"

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Am I Guaranteed Alimony if My Spouse is Rich? Alimony is a complex legal issue that you will need to consult an experienced Montgomery divorce attorney for. Alimony is financial support paid by one spouse to the other spouse in the event of a divorce. Alimony can be paid in gross or periodic alimony. Periodic …

Continue reading "Am I Guaranteed Alimony if My Spouse is Rich"

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Collaborating on holiday schedules in a parenting plan is very important. Spouses who are getting a divorce should see if they can collaborate regarding holiday schedules. If they choose to follow the court’s recommendations, they should look to the guidelines for their judicial circuit. For example, the third judicial circuit, which covers divorces in Barbour …

Continue reading "Collaborating on Holiday Schedules in Divorce"