Posted by Steven A. Harris | Custody Rights, Family Law
If I have primary custody, can I move without letting the other parent know? Child custody is probably one of the most contested matters in a divorce proceeding. This is usually because parents are used to being with their child practically all of the time, and they know a divorce in Anniston is going to …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
Is it better to be the one that files for the divorce, or does it even matter? When two parties decide that they want to divorce, they will have to obtain a court order granting their divorce in order to officially dissolve their marriage and legally be considered single. To get this court order, one …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
What good is a private investigator in a divorce? There are many different reasons why you may want to consider hiring one. Hiring an investigator may be the best way to ensure that your rights are protected in a divorce. A private investigator may be able to collect valuable evidence that may help you later …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
How do divorce attorneys normally charge for their work on cases? The main factor that will determine how a divorce attorney in Birmingham, or anywhere else in Alabama, charges for their work is whether the divorce is contested or not. Generally, if the divorce is uncontested, then it will be much quicker and cheaper. If …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
What questions should you ask the attorney before hiring them for your divorce? Well, going through a divorce can be a very stressful and difficult time. To help combat this difficulty and stress, it is important to make sure that you hire the right divorce attorney to help you with your needs. There are a …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
Why did the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges allow for same sex marriages? Why does a decision like that force States to allow things people there do not want? Prior to 2015, same sex marriages were not fundamentally recognized in the eyes of the law. In fact, Alabama passed a law known as …
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
Can someone get alimony in their divorce and, if so, for how long can they receive it? 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 alimony is often paid in monthly payments in a set …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
What are the top five tips for co-parenting after a divorce? Divorces are typically difficult for everyone involved, but they are especially tough when the two parties share children. Co-parenting through a messy divorce in Jefferson County, or anywhere else, is an unavoidable obstacle that parents must face after getting divorced. When two parties co-parent, …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Adoption, Family Law
Adoption is when an adult legally obtains all parental rights and responsibilities to a child under the age of 19. In Alabama, there are certain requirements that must be met in order for an adult to adopt a child. For example, the adult must be healthy, and they must have the finances and housing to …
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
What health care issues arise in divorce? Who will pay for health insurance is the primary health care issue that comes up in a divorce, even in an online divorce in Huntsville, Alabama. Typically, the former spouse who is more economically dependent will request that the other spouse pay for their health insurance, at least …
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