Category Archives: Divorce

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What is a divorce mediation and how does it work? A divorce mediation is where a couple that is getting a divorce meets with a neutral third party to try and come to some sort of an agreement to resolve issues related to the divorce. Mediation can be a very helpful tool to use during …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

During a divorce, there are many issues, or terms of the divorce, that must be decided. One of these issues is alimony. Alimony is monetary support that is paid by one spouse to the other spouse. It is meant to provide support and maintenance, so it will only be awarded if it is truly needed. …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Divorces can be very emotional and stressful, and it can be even more upsetting if your divorce is not decided the way you were hoping it would be. Is there anything you can do if you believe the divorce was wrongly decided? You could either try to have the divorce modified in Jefferson County, or …

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What is the Testimony of Plaintiff and the Answer in a divorce? When a couple is seeking an uncontested divorce in Autauga County, there are numerous steps to the process that must be fulfilled. The spouse who is wanting the divorce, the Plaintiff, must file a Petition for Divorce with the Circuit Court. The Plaintiff …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What is the difference between an equitable distribution state and a community property state in divorce? Once two parties get married, any property that they obtain is known as marital property. Marital property may include things such as automobiles, homes, land, furniture, cash, bank accounts, businesses, debt, and more. If the spouses want to choose …

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