Category Archives: Divorce

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

How do Courts divide marital homes in Alabama divorces? Divorces involve more than just the legal dissolvement of a marriage. During each divorce, it must be determined how the parties’ marital property will be divided between them. Marital property is any property or assets that the parties obtained during their marriage. This includes property such …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What does it mean to have my spouse served in a divorce? In a divorce proceeding, the spouse who files for the divorce is known as the Plaintiff. To start the process of a divorce in Birmingham, the Plaintiff must file a Complaint in the Circuit Court, which will contain the terms of the divorce …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What is a Complaint in an Alabama divorce case and when is it filed?  In order to get divorced in Alabama, the party wishing to get divorced, the Plaintiff, must file a document known as a Complaint in the Circuit Court. The Complaint will identify both spouses and will state the grounds, or reasons, for …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What is a no-fault divorce and how is it possible in the State of Alabama? When two parties decide to get a divorce, it is important for them to understand that there are two different ways to obtain a divorce. They can either pursue a contested divorce or an uncontested divorce in Jefferson County. A …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

When two parties wish to dissolve their marriage for any reason, they petition the Circuit Court for a divorce. Then, the parties decide how their marital property will be divided. They can either mutually agree to a marital settlement agreement, or they can go to court where the judge has the discretion to decide how …

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