Category Archives: Family Law

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Contempt and Rule Nisi Petitions If you and your spouse did not reach an agreement in your divorce, and a judge decided your contested issues for you at trial, then the divorce decree should state the judge’s decision concerning such contested matters and order both of you to comply with that decision. Alternatively, if the …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

Divorce Modifications Whenever your divorce is final, you and your ex-spouse will receive a divorce decree.  This decree is an order by the judge and is to be followed by both parties.  If you and your ex-spouse reached an agreement, then this decree will order that both parties follow the agreement.  If no agreement was …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce

What is a Divorce Decree? Most people filing for divorce may know that they receive something in the end that grants them a divorce, but may not know exactly what is stated in the decree.  At the end of your divorce, the judge will issue an order that forever divorces you from your spouse.  This …

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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

What is an Income Withholding Order? 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 …

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