Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce
When you have reached the point in your marriage when divorce is the only option you may find that you are dealing with a great deal of uncertainty. The path forward will feel unclear for several reasons, and one of those reasons may relate to the relationship you will be developing with your divorce attorney. …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
With so many different banking options today, many people have more than one bank account. Many couples divide accounts into mine, yours, and ours. However, if you find your spouse has a secret bank account that you never knew about, you might wonder what this means for your relationship. The first step to finding out …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
Divorcing your spouse can be a financially draining endeavor. Between court costs, attorney fees, other expert fees, and new living costs, you can expect to spend more than $10,000 or more by the end of your divorce proceedings. Therefore, it’s important to make sufficient financial preparations to control any future expenses. Here are some ways you …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law
With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, Alabama joined all fifty states in recognizing same sex marriage. And though judges in certain counties opposed issuing marriage licenses, state lawmakers passed a bill replacing licenses with certificates, leading the way to a full recognition of same sex marriage, as well as necessitating the …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce
Since cryptocurrencies are non-tangible forms of wealth, it might be tempting to think that they would not count as marital assets. In fact, their increasing use has led to some spouses attempting to conceal their wealth before a divorce can take place. For our Birmingham divorce lawyer, discovering concealed evidence of cryptocurrency investments for clients …
Posted by Steven A. Harris | Family Law
Negotiating Custody Concerns During the COVID-19 Pandemic A divorced parent interested in negotiating issues relating to COVID-19 during the pandemic should start by having a talk with their divorce attorney. The parent must make sure their attorney recognizes the concerns are valid. The parent must hear from their attorney, “I know this is not a …
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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Child Support, 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 …
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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 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 …
