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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What is an annulment and does my marriage qualify? Annulments and divorces are similar in that they both make a determination about marital status. The one major difference between a divorce and an annulment is that an annulment voids your marriage while a divorce terminates your marriage. An annulment is legally declaring that the marriage …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Do the rules of civil procedure apply to divorces and what are they? In Alabama, divorce actions are heard and decided by the Circuit Court. Divorces can be brought in the county where the Defendant resides, the county where the Plaintiff resides if the Defendant resides in another state, or in the county where the …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

How do Courts divide marital homes in Alabama divorces? Divorces involve more than just the legal dissolvement of a marriage. During each divorce, it must be determined how the parties’ marital property will be divided between them. Marital property is any property or assets that the parties obtained during their marriage. This includes property such …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What does it mean to have my spouse served in a divorce? In a divorce proceeding, the spouse who files for the divorce is known as the Plaintiff. To start the process of a divorce in Birmingham, the Plaintiff must file a Complaint in the Circuit Court, which will contain the terms of the divorce …

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