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A spouse who is at fault for the divorce may still ask for temporary or permanent alimony. The court may be willing to grant that spouse alimony, depending on the circumstances of the case. The court may consider the spouses at fault behavior as a factor in determining alimony. Temporary alimony is alimony awarded until …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
A client can help a divorce attorney in Huntsville, or wherever you live, prepare for motions or trial by giving them the right information before the court proceeding so the attorney can do a good job. Providing information may consist of: Gathering appropriate documents, including bills relating to shared assets, information for bank accounts and …
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What happens in a divorce trial and how long does it take to complete? A divorce trial is a civil trial that takes place before a judge or jury. A trial before a judge is called a bench trial. Alabama’s rules of civil procedure apply. These are different from the rules of criminal procedure. A …
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In Alabama, a person may claim their spouse’s substance abuse addiction as grounds for a fault divorce. In order for the addiction to qualify, the spouse must have become addicted to drugs or alcohol during the marriage. Typically, the court focuses on the intensity of the addiction and the damage it caused. It does not …
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Divorce is a difficult process. It can be emotionally and financially draining. As you begin the divorce process, let your attorney know your budget and time restraints. That will help you budget when you can allocate money and energy to the divorce. There are certain events that may take extra time and money, such as …
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In Alabama, a parent can change the name of the father on the birth certificate by making a request to Alabama Vital Records. The change is typically called a correction or amendment. An amended birth certificate will be marked “Amended.” The information that is corrected will be documented on the certificate. The Correction Application Form is …
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Committing adultery can harm a spouse’s chances of getting custody if the spouse who engaged in the act did so in a way that caused a rift between the two spouses. A person who has sexual relations with and or lives with another party outside of a marriage can cause their spouse to become distrustful …
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A spouse who wants to get a legal separation or a divorce is not allowed to hide assets. They are required to disclose their assets and debts through a financial disclosure. After the spouses make a full and accurate financial disclosure to one another, they draft a separation agreement if they are getting legally separated. …
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A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a contract regarding debts and assets that future spouses enter into prior to getting married. In Alabama, in order to be valid, a prenuptial agreement should be in writing and signed by both spouses. The parties should enter into a prenup after a full disclosure of debts and assets. …
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In Alabama, two spouses who get legally separated are still considered to be legally married. The earnings, including retirement benefits, or accumulations of assets of either spouse that they receive after the decree of legal separation are the party’s separate property. The court will not consider these earnings in a later divorce action. A spouse …
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