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Dec 6 2022

In a Divorce Can I Close on the House Without My Spouse Being Present

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law, Real Estate & Property Law

If we are going through a divorce in Birmingham, can I close on the sale of a house without my wife being present at closing? A property that is intended to be used as a primary residence in Alabama is known as a homestead. If a property is deemed to be a homestead, then there …

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Dec 3 2022

What is the Process to Adopt My Sisters Kids Due to Drugs

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Adoption, Family Law

What is the process for me and my husband to adopt my sister’s children if her kids have been taken away due to drugs? When a child’s custody is taken away from the parents due to alcohol or drug abuse, the child must be placed in custody of the state or a relative. In Alabama, …

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Dec 1 2022

What is a QDRO and Why Do I Need One

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What is a QDRO and do I need one to get the 401(k) distribution that was ordered in my uncontested divorce? QRDO stands for qualified domestic relations order. Generally this is an order from the court that lays out the details regarding how the retirement benefit plans should be divided in the event of a …

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Nov 29 2022

Steps to File an Adoption of a Relative

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Adoption, Family Law

What are the steps to file for an adoption of a relative in Alabama? In Alabama you may be able to adopt a relative if both parents of the child agree. Adoptions in Birmingham must be completed in accordance with the Alabama adoption code. Under the code any adult person or husband and wife jointly …

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Nov 28 2022

How does DHR get Involved in a Child’s Family Situtation

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law

How does DHR in Alabama get involved in a child’s family situation and can a Birmingham divorce attorney help get them out? DHR stands for the department of human resources. The Alabama department of human resources deals with a number of different issues such as: adoption, adult protective services, baby box initiative, Chafee Education and …

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Nov 25 2022

What Protection from Abuse Orders Can I Get in a Divorce

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What are protection from abuse orders and can I get one in my divorce? A protection from abuse order is an order from the court that protects a spouse and children from an abuser. This occurs when a spouse or child has been abused or threatened. This is a way for the court to step …

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Nov 24 2022

How do I put my Baby Daddy on Child Support when we are not Married

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Child Support, Family Law

How do I put my baby’s father on child support? There are many different reasons why you may need to get child support. Child support is a series of scheduled payments that is made by one of the parents. These payments are generally ordered by a court in order to make sure that the child …

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Nov 20 2022

What is a Divorce Retainer and Why is it Paid Up Front

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What is a divorce retainer and why are they so high up front? A divorce retainer is a fee that attorneys charge for their work on a divorce. A retainer in a way is a form of a down payment for the services the divorce lawyer in Birmingham will provide during the divorce. A lawyer …

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Nov 19 2022

Will I Be Able to get Half My Husbands Retirement in our Divorce

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Will I be able to get half of my husband’s retirement account in my divorce? There are many things that must be divided in the event of a Shelby County divorce. Many people think of the marital home, the cars, the vacation homes and many other assets. One martial asset that many people do not …

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Nov 18 2022

When is it a Good Idea to Have a Deposition in a Divorce

Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

When is it a good idea to have a deposition in my divorce proceeding? A deposition is a form of discovery that is used to gather information that is relevant to the case. This is a way to gather information about the case before the trial begins. This allows the parties to use the facts …

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What Protection from Abuse Orders Can I Get in a Divorce

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