Category Archives: Divorce

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What good is a private investigator in a divorce? There are many different reasons why you may want to consider hiring one. Hiring an investigator may be the best way to ensure that your rights are protected in a divorce. A private investigator may be able to collect valuable evidence that may help you later …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

How do divorce attorneys normally charge for their work on cases? The main factor that will determine how a divorce attorney in Birmingham, or anywhere else in Alabama, charges for their work is whether the divorce is contested or not. Generally, if the divorce is uncontested, then it will be much quicker and cheaper. If …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What does it mean to have someone served and who does it in a divorce in Jefferson County? When you are served in a 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 …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What questions should you ask the attorney before hiring them for your divorce? Well, going through a divorce can be a very stressful and difficult time. To help combat this difficulty and stress, it is important to make sure that you hire the right divorce attorney to help you with your needs. There are a …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Why did the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges allow for same sex marriages? Why does a decision like that force States to allow things people there do not want? Prior to 2015, same sex marriages were not fundamentally recognized in the eyes of the law. In fact, Alabama passed a law known as …

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