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What does it mean to have someone served and who does it in a divorce in Jefferson County? When you are served in a divorce, it means that someone is bringing you papers stating that your spouse has filed for a divorce. In Alabama you do not have to be licensed in order to serve …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What questions should you ask the attorney before hiring them for your divorce? Well, going through a divorce can be a very stressful and difficult time. To help combat this difficulty and stress, it is important to make sure that you hire the right divorce attorney to help you with your needs. There are a …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Why did the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges allow for same sex marriages? Why does a decision like that force States to allow things people there do not want? Prior to 2015, same sex marriages were not fundamentally recognized in the eyes of the law. In fact, Alabama passed a law known as …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Can I get divorced without going to court in Alabama if we agree on everything? The simple answer is yes, if the couple agrees on everything it would be an uncontested divorce which does not require going to court in Alabama. An uncontested divorce in Autauga County, or wherever you live, is when a couple …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Can someone get alimony in their divorce and, if so, for how long can they receive it? 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 alimony is often paid in monthly payments in a set …

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