Category Archives: Divorce

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

In Alabama you can modify a divorce decree. In order to do this, one party must file a petition to begin a divorce modification. The divorce decree is an order by the judge for the parties to perform certain actions. The process to modify a divorce decree by agreement is mostly done through paperwork. However, …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

When dissolving a marriage, there are two different types of divorces. There are contested divorces and uncontested divorces. Contested divorces are divorces where the two parties cannot agree on the settlement terms of their divorce, which typically include issues like alimony, financial asset division, property division, child support, child custody, etc. Contested divorces are much …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Divorces in Homewood are taken care of by the Circuit Court of Jefferson County. There are standards called Civil Procedure in the State of Alabama that divorce attorneys in Birmingham need to comply with when filing instances via the Courts and divorces are merely civil circumstances and should follow these policies. Also, in an online …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

There is not a single answer to what happens to loans during divorce & marital debts when spouses divorce. Whether loans or debts are divided and how they are divided depends on the contracts regarding the debts. The court will consider the length of the marriage, whether both parties benefited from the debts, and each …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Communicating effectively with a spouse’s new partner can be heartbreaking or surprisingly easy. It depends on the partner’s personality and what responsibilities they take on during the process. Managing your emotions toward the partner can be complex. This is a task to take on with the help of a mental health professional. Consider starting the …

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