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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Custody Rights, Family Law

Can we agree to shared custody in our divorce and neither party pay any child support? Shared custody is when both parents agree to share equal custody of the child. This generally means that the child spends an equal amount of time with both parents. Many people refer to this as a 50/50 schedule where …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Custody Rights, Family Law

What is DHR and when do they get involved in family matters? DHR stands for the department of human resources. The Alabama department of human resources deals with a number of different issues such as: adoption in Birmingham, adult protective services, baby box initiative, Chafee Education and training voucher program, childcare services, child support payment …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Custody Rights, Family Law

If I have primary custody, can I move without letting the other parent know? Child custody is probably one of the most contested matters in a divorce proceeding. This is usually because parents are used to being with their child practically all of the time, and they know a divorce in Anniston is going to …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Custody Rights, Family Law

What does shared custody mean in Alabama? When two parties are getting a divorce, one of the most important issues is child custody. The Circuit Court judge has the discretion to determine child custody, which essentially means that the judge will decide which parent will primarily be responsible for the children. Even though it is …

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