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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Yes, you can get a quick divorce in Alabama as long as it is uncontested. An uncontested divorce usually takes about six to ten weeks to be entered after everything has been signed by both spouses and filed with the court. This is a much faster turnaround time than a contested divorce. A contested divorce …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Mediation is a popular alternative to settling disputes between parties during a contested divorce. In mediation, a neutral third party discusses the case and terms with both spouses and their attorneys to help them come to a compromise agreement on how to divide the couple’s assets as well as parental responsibilities (if applicable). Things like …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Alabama Code Section 13A-13-2(a) states, “A person commits adultery when he engages in sexual intercourse with another person who is not his spouse and lives in cohabitation with that other person when he or that other person is married.” Adultery is the cause for many couples to file for divorce throughout the country, and Alabama …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Sometimes circumstances change after the judge signs your divorce decree, which lays out the terms of your divorce. It can be difficult to alter the terms of your divorce unless you can show the court the modification or appeal is justified. Once the divorce decree is signed, you have the right to file an appeal …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Divorce mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution available in Alabama to couples who want to divorce. If you cannot work out the terms of your impending divorce with your spouse, it can be tempting to want to go to court with a contested divorce as soon as possible. However, jumping straight into litigation …

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