Category Archives: Family Law

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

There is no criminal penalty for dating or otherwise having relationships with others while you are married, whether separated or not. There is no criminal penalty for adultery in Alabama. Adultery is only a grounds on which you can get your divorce and may come into play when a potential judge is dividing the marital …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

One of the most common concerns people have when they consider if divorce is the best option for them is how property will be divided in the process. Often, people think that all property shall be split equally (50/50) with both parties getting one half of everything in the marriage. This commonly occurs in what …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Uncontested divorces in Alabama are sometimes called a no fault divorce, and are generally the easiest way to get a quick and cheap divorce.  It is where both spouses reach an agreement before anything is ever filed with the courts. This agreement is then submitted at the beginning of the divorce, right when the case …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

An uncontested divorce usually takes about five to eight weeks after everything has been signed and properly executed by both spouses and filed with the court. This can vary depending on the circumstances of the particular judge that is assigned your case (they could be on vacation or sick, or there can be other issues …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

You do not have to hire a lawyer to obtain an uncontested divorce in Alabama. You are allowed to represent yourself. However, with an uncontested divorce, also called no-fault divorce, hiring an attorney is generally less expensive since it is processed through the courts quicker than contested divorces and there are usually not any hearings. …

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