Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law
In the State of Alabama, both parents of a minor child are responsible for supporting their minor child. There are guidelines mandated by the State of Alabama which outline the amount of child support a parent should pay based on their monthly income. Each parent is required to pay a percentage of their minor child’s …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law
As in life, situations and circumstances surrounding child custody change on a daily basis. An individual may think that once a custody agreement is in place it cannot be altered, but this is not true. Modifications may be made to the custody arrangement as long as the changes are in the best interest of the …
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce
Going through a divorce is always hard but going through a divorce in the middle of a global pandemic can seem downright impossible. You might be wondering if it is safe to file for divorce in these uncertain times. However, it is still possible and safe to get divorced during the COVID-19 crisis. Some counties …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce
A no-fault divorce is a divorce in which neither spouse blames the other for the breakdown of the marriage. Instead, the marriage ends because of another reason, such as irreconcilable differences between the spouses or a lack of willingness to make the marriage work. A no-fault divorce may also occur when the spouses have been …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce
A couple planning a divorce should form a voluntary college support agreement about how to finance their children’s college education. It is a good idea to form a plan before the divorce is final. This is hard when the children are young or there are special considerations present, such as a child wanting to attend …
Posted by Tyler Winans | Divorce
Several methods of divorce are common in Alabama Courts. The most common way of getting a divorce is when the other spouse is served the filing and they get a lawyer. Negotiations ensue and an agreement is reached. Another way the divorce can happen is the spouse can be served the paperwork and not respond …
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Posted by Devin O'Dell | Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy will stop the clock on a foreclosure, giving homeowners a period of months or years to determine their next step. The two types of personal bankruptcy are Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which usually lasts for three to four months, and a Chapter 13, which typically lasts for three to five years. Any delay …
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Posted by Devin O'Dell | Bankruptcy, Divorce
Bankruptcy or divorce: which comes first? Before prioritizing bankruptcy or divorce, a couple should determine whether they want to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy case lasts a few months and can wipe the slate clean quick and fast. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy lasts three to five …
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law
Crafting and sticking to a co-parenting plan is easier with software apps, which allow parents to create, describe, and track all types of data. Google’s free consumer apps provide parents with tools that allow quick, easy, and comprehensive collaboration. A parent can download all of the files they create to create paper documents for their …
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Posted by Jonathan Koza | Harris Firm LLC
When you visit the doctor’s office, you usually trust the diagnosis and subsequent prescription. However, what happens if you were prescribed the wrong medicine? Medical malpractice affects millions of Americans every year. So what can you do if it happens to you? Who Made the Mistake? If you were prescribed the wrong medication, your first …
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