A DYI divorce won’t provide complex property protection
While the do-it-yourself craze can be good for a number of projects, applying that line of thinking to divorce may not be the wisest decision for Alabama couples. While a DYI divorce may seem simple, straightforward and cost-effective, this type of divorce may not offer the complex property protection most divorce cases could benefit from.
Husband presumed to be father of child conceived during marriage
In the state of Alabama, there is a rebuttable presumption that the husband in a marriage is the father of any child that is born during the marriage or within 300 days of a divorce. However, as we all know, it is certainly possible for a child to be born during a marriage and for
How common is divorce in the United States?
There is a widespread belief that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce in the United States, but according to actual data, that percentage is far from accurate. The New York Times recently reported that the divorce rate peaked in the 1970s and early 1980s but has been on the downswing since then. In fact,
Tips for creating new holiday traditions after a divorce
If you have recently gone through a divorce, you may have been dreading this holiday season. However, now that the holidays are here you have the opportunity to make the best of them. Instead of longing for past traditions or feeling bitterness towards an ex, you can focus your energy on creating new holiday traditions
What are the benefits of mediation?
In our last post, we discussed the unprecedented $1 billion award in the divorce case of oil magnate Harold Hamm and his wife of 26 years, Sue Ann. It is quite rare for a divorce case of this magnitude play out in the public court forum. Most often, a prenuptial agreement handles the details of
Judge issues $1B decision in Hamm case
Back in September, we discussed oil magnate Harold Hamm’s divorce, and how the case centered on the issue of active vs. passive appreciation. Hamm married his wife, Sue Ann, 26 years ago without entering a prenuptial agreement. Because Hamm had already started the oil company Continental Resources at the time of the marriage, one might assume
Why Alabama couples should not be scared of prenuptial agreements
When people hear the term “prenuptial agreement,” many consider it to be a negative or uncomfortable topic. Some people may think of a prenuptial agreement as a sign that a marriage is not strong or that a couple will get divorced. But this can be a dangerous assumption to make and dissuade people from considering
How military divorce differs from civilian divorce
Happy Veterans Day to all military service members, and a heartfelt thank you for your service! Today we will discuss a few ways in which military divorce is different from civilian divorce. Although a military divorce follows the same process as civilian divorce and takes place in the same family court setting, there are unique
Don’t live to regret your bad divorce behavior
Social media rants. Even though it may seem like a good idea at the time to rant about your ex on Facebook or Twitter, doing so can make you look bad in front of a judge. Remember, anything you post online is documented for good. If you are going through divorce and have thought about
Unsealed divorce file doesn’t prove much about Alabama judge
The United States has a public court system which means that most court proceedings, including divorce records, are generally open to the public. One of the main reasons court records are kept public is to encourage transparency within the court system. However, in some cases, judges agree to file divorce records under seal to protect