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Posted by Steven Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Are you preparing to get a divorce? If so, it is normal to feel stressed out, overwhelmed, and to have a lot of questions. You may be wondering: Does it matter who files for divorce first in Alabama? The answer is “yes and no”—no because filing for a divorce first does not have any direct …

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Posted by Steven Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Are you considering getting a divorce? It is not something that you are going through alone. Many people have found themself in a similar situation. According to data from Forbes, approximately 40 percent of first-marriages end in divorce—and the rate is significantly higher for second and third marriages. It is crucial that you know how to …

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Posted by Steven Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Divorce is hard. With that being said, it does not have to be a nasty fight. In Alabama, you have the right to file for a no-fault divorce. With a no-fault divorce, neither spouse asserts that their partner did anything “wrong” to hurt the marriage. Instead, a no-fault divorce is on the grounds that: There …

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