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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What makes an uncontested divorce so easy in Alabama? An uncontested divorce in Calhoun County, or anywhere else in Alabama, occurs when both spouses come to an agreement addressing all marital issues. This means that both spouses agree to the divorce, and also agree on what they want to do with their marital assets once …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Collaborative divorce is a non-acrimonious way of engaging in divorce, sometimes before anything is filed with the Court. The spouses sign a participation agreement that covers how they will communicate with one another, exchange information, and behave throughout the divorce process. The point of collaborative divorce is to reduce expenses and make the process easier.  …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Spouses who want to avoid having their divorce heard in court can agree to arbitration. The major difference between arbitration and divorce court is the parties’ documents like financial disclosures do not become public record in arbitration. In addition, arbitration can take place when the parties request the proceeding. The parties will not experience delays …

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