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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

What happens in a divorce trial and how long does it take to complete? A divorce trial is a civil trial that takes place before a judge or jury. A trial before a judge is called a bench trial. Alabama’s rules of civil procedure apply. These are different from the rules of criminal procedure. A …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

Divorce can be a challenging situation for families to face. It can be an especially challenging time for children who may not understand why their parents are getting divorced or who are unsure about what this can mean for their own future. Some children may even believe that they are the reason behind the dissolution …

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Posted by Steven A. Harris | Divorce, Family Law

In Alabama, a person may claim their spouse’s substance abuse addiction as grounds for a fault divorce. In order for the addiction to qualify, the spouse must have become addicted to drugs or alcohol during the marriage. Typically, the court focuses on the intensity of the addiction and the damage it caused. It does not …

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