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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Am I Guaranteed Alimony if My Spouse is Rich? Alimony is a complex legal issue that you will need to consult an experienced Montgomery divorce attorney for. Alimony is financial support paid by one spouse to the other spouse in the event of a divorce. Alimony can be paid in gross or periodic alimony. Periodic …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Collaborating on holiday schedules in a parenting plan is very important. Spouses who are getting a divorce should see if they can collaborate regarding holiday schedules. If they choose to follow the court’s recommendations, they should look to the guidelines for their judicial circuit. For example, the third judicial circuit, which covers divorces in Barbour …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

How is child support enforced in Alabama? The Alabama Department of Human Resources is in charge of child support enforcement. A person who is in need of child support services may receive them as part of services through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). A person who is not on TANF may apply for child …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

How is real estate divided up in a contested divorce? In the event of a divorce, the two parties have the option to come to an agreement regarding their marital dissolution. If the couple can come to an agreement, then the divorce in Huntsville will be uncontested and it is likely that there will be …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Do I automatically get half of my spouse’s 401k in a contested divorce in Birmingham if we have been married a long time? A 401(k) plan is a way for people to save for their retirement that is offered from employers. There are many tax advantages associated with a 401(k) plan which is why it …

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