Posted by Steven A. Harris | Custody Rights, Family Law
Can a Father get Custody over a Mother in a divorce with all things being equal? Many people often think that the mother is who will get custody of the children in the event of a divorce. However, this is not always the case. There are many instances where a father may get custody over …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
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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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
Collaborating on holiday schedules in a parenting plan is very important. Spouses who are getting a divorce should see if they can collaborate regarding holiday schedules. If they choose to follow the court’s recommendations, they should look to the guidelines for their judicial circuit. For example, the third judicial circuit, which covers divorces in Barbour …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
How is real estate divided up in a contested divorce? In the event of a divorce, the two parties have the option to come to an agreement regarding their marital dissolution. If the couple can come to an agreement, then the divorce in Huntsville will be uncontested and it is likely that there will be …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
Do I automatically get half of my spouse’s 401k in a contested divorce in Birmingham if we have been married a long time? A 401(k) plan is a way for people to save for their retirement that is offered from employers. There are many tax advantages associated with a 401(k) plan which is why it …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
Can I get a divorce even if my wife does not want one? This is an issue that is very common in divorces. In many circumstances one spouse wants to get a divorce and the other spouse does not. When this happens, it will often result in a contested divorce. In Alabama a contested divorce …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
When a spouse has a workers comp claim during a divorce in Shelby County, the money they receive from workers compensation insurance will be considered marital property. This sum should be equitably divided in the marital settlement agreement (MSA). If the court has issued an order of legal separation for the spouses, the workers compensation …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
When a debt is in dispute during divorce? When a debt is in dispute in a divorce, the two spouses could either reach an agreement about who will pay the debt and do a quick uncontested divorce in Jefferson County, or wherever they reside. If they cannot reach an agreement, then a judge will have …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
What is an Answer & Waiver in an Uncontested Divorce? An answer and a waiver are two of the forms that are needed for a basic uncontested divorce in Bullock County, Alabama. An uncontested divorce is a divorce that occurs when both spouses come to an agreement addressing all marital issues. This means that both …
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
In Alabama, the court may sanction a party to an online divorce for numerous actions, including a failure to attend their deposition or a failure to make a financial or other type of disclosure through the discovery process. Penalties can include payment of reasonable expenses, including attorney’s fees, caused by the failure. The exception is …
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