Posted by Devin O'Dell | Bankruptcy, Divorce
Bankruptcy or divorce: which comes first? Before prioritizing bankruptcy or divorce, a couple should determine whether they want to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy case lasts a few months and can wipe the slate clean quick and fast. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy lasts three to five …
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce
Typically, the custodial parent gets the Child Tax Credit, which is a federal tax credit. In general, the custodial parent is the parent who has physical custody of the child for most of the calendar year. A noncustodial parent can claim the credit if the parents signed an agreement to that effect or the noncustodial …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce
Divorce is hard for everyone, but it is especially hard on children. Kids don’t always understand why their parents aren’t in love anymore, especially if they are very young. It can also be very difficult to learn that the security of a two-parent home is not going to be a reality anymore. Fortunately, there are …
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce
Divorce is a complicated and time-consuming process. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to take care of it online? You may be surprised to learn that you can, if you are filing for an uncontested divorce. Keep reading to learn the steps you can take to file for divorce online in Alabama. 1. Determine …
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce
Yes, you can. Not every divorce requires court proceedings. There is usually no court if you and your spouse are in agreement about the particulars of the divorce, including: Financial matters The division of shared assets Custody matters pertaining to children under 19 years of age In this case, you can file for what’s known …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce
If you’re looking into divorce options and currently trying to figure out what works best for yourself and your spouse, you’ve probably run into the terms ‘uncontested divorce’ and ‘no-fault divorce.’ Most uncontested divorces are no fault since they are usually claiming the grounds of divorce as irreconcilable differences and not something that is someone’s fault …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
In an amicable uncontested divorce, how do you keep it from ruining your credit? The first step to maintaining your credit score after a divorce is final is communication. Talk with your former partner about maintaining your current credit score. That way, they know what your goals are. Part of good communication is letting your …
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Posted by Jonathan Koza | Divorce
After a long and stressful divorce process, you finally received your divorce decree. In the decree, both you and your spouse have orders to do or not do certain things. Your divorce decree may or may not be everything you wanted. But it looks like something that you can live with and you finally have …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce
It is easy to get a cheap uncontested divorce in Jefferson County as long as everyone is in agreement. After both spouses have signed the paperwork we can file it with the Court and get your divorce decree in about a month or two. This is a much faster than a contested divorce. A contested …
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce
The quickest way to get an easy online divorce in Pelham, Alabama is an uncontested divorce. When both parties agree on all of the terms, such as how to divide all assets and debts, then they can get what is called a “no fault” or uncontested divorce. If you have minor children, you will also …
