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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What is a Complaint in an Alabama divorce case and when is it filed?  In order to get divorced in Alabama, the party wishing to get divorced, the Plaintiff, must file a document known as a Complaint in the Circuit Court. The Complaint will identify both spouses and will state the grounds, or reasons, for …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What is a no-fault divorce and how is it possible in the State of Alabama? When two parties decide to get a divorce, it is important for them to understand that there are two different ways to obtain a divorce. They can either pursue a contested divorce or an uncontested divorce in Jefferson County. A …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

When two parties wish to dissolve their marriage for any reason, they petition the Circuit Court for a divorce. Then, the parties decide how their marital property will be divided. They can either mutually agree to a marital settlement agreement, or they can go to court where the judge has the discretion to decide how …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What are the five potential issues when co-parenting after a divorce. While divorces are tough in general, they tend to be much more difficult if the couple have children. In addition to coming to terms with their divorce, divorced parents are also tasked with overcoming the obstacle of navigating how to raise their children as …

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