Category Archives: Family Law

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

You and your spouse felt like divorce was for the best when you filed it. Then, after filing it with the court the seriousness and finality of the situation set in and one of you changed your mind. This can sometimes lead couples to rethink whether they are certain that divorce is the right decision. …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

In Alabama, both spouses have an equal right to occupy the marital home. The dwelling a married couple lives in together while married is called the marital home. No matter whose name is on the deed or whose salary pays more or all of the bills, both spouses have an equal right to the marital …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

In Alabama, divorces are handled by the Circuit Courts of the particular county it is filed in. Each county has several different courts, usually in the same courthouse. There is usually a District Court, which is used for traffic offenses and other lower court matters. There is also a Circuit Court that is the highest …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

One question that many clients have when they ask about divorce is how their property will be divided. This question can cause a lot of stress during the divorce process, but the best way to ensure both parties get what property they want is to file an uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce means both parties …

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