Category Archives: Family Law

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Resuming the Use of Your Maiden Name in a Divorce In most divorce cases the wife has the option of having language inserted in the divorce decree for her to resume the use of her maiden name. This is generally done so that she does not have to go through the Probate Court to do …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

An Income Withholding Order (IWO) is an order signed by an Alabama judge that is sent to the employer of a person that owes monthly support to another person, so that the amount can be garnished or deducted from their income at regular intervals.  The amount is then taken from the check and sent to …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

In an uncontested divorce there is a document usually filed called the Testimony of Plaintiff and this testimony is required in all counties in the State of Alabama in order to receive your divorce decree.  In most counties you can file this affidavit called the testimony of the plaintiff with your divorce documents and it …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

When parents go through a divorce in Alabama, there are often additional documents required beyond the basic divorce paperwork. One of the most important of these in certain counties is the custody affidavit. This document is especially important in cases involving minor children and can become a required part of the filing process in both …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Understanding the Alabama Relocation Act Relocating after a divorce can be complicated, especially when children are involved. Alabama law recognizes that moving a child can significantly affect the relationship between the child and the other parent. To address this issue, the state adopted the Alabama Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act, commonly called the Alabama Relocation Act. …

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