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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

When is it a good idea to have a deposition in my divorce proceeding? A deposition is a form of discovery that is used to gather information that is relevant to the case. This is a way to gather information about the case before the trial begins. This allows the parties to use the facts …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Should I clear out the joint bank accounts before I file for divorce? Will I get in trouble with the divorce judge later on? A joint bank account is a bank account that a married couple shares and they both add to and take money out of throughout the course of the marriage. Both of …

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If I am in the military, does my wife automatically get half of my military benefits when we divorce? There is a law set into place that protects former spouses of people who have served in the military. It is called the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act. It was enacted by congress in 1982 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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