Alabama residents who are going through or approaching a divorce understand that emotions can run high. On occasion, these emotions can cause individuals to act unreasonably. For example, a 52-year-old man is now facing allegations that he disposed of marital property during a divorce. The man claimed in a sworn deposition that he converted $500,000

For many Alabama residents, the most valuable asset they will own in their lifetime is their family home. Understandably, then, when a couple gets divorced, the house is often one of, if not the top, pieces of marital property that must be divided between the spouses. Yet, it is not as simple as just deciding

Many Alabama residents do their best to pay tribute to the men and women who are serving this country. Residents understand the sacrifices and challenges that those who serve must pay, and residents try to help out where they can. Unfortunately, these sacrifices often lead to other consequences, including increased rates of divorce for those

When Alabama residents usually think about what assets they own, they often will list-off items like home, car and bank accounts. When it comes to dividing assets in a divorce, individuals naturally will think of these items first as well, and how these items will be divided among the spouses. While assets, like the above,

Everybody makes mistakes. Most of the time these mistakes are minor and the person can learn from it and move on. Occasionally, however, individuals make mistakes that drastically impact their lives, including marrying the wrong person. In marriage, everyone thinks that they have found the right person when they initially make the decision to walk

Many Alabama residents consider themselves “planners.” From planning out parties and other social events, to vacations or even just dinner and other everyday events, many individuals pride themselves on planning out details to make the event successful. When it comes to marriage, many may think the most important piece of planning is the wedding itself.

When Alabama residents get divorced, there are usually a important pieces of property that must be divided between the spouses. Determining who gets major assets like the house or car is central to most divorces, as these assets are often among the highest valued assets of the couple. Yet, there remains a host of other

When a marriage is coming to an end, spouses want to know their options for obtaining a divorce. While a divorce is necessary for many things, such as obtaining a fair property division of marital property, many Alabama spouses may understandably fear the costs of obtaining a divorce. Fortunately, there are options for individuals to

As Birmingham residents are aware, laws change over time, meaning what was once the case for residents 50 years ago may no longer be true today. This is true in divorce as well, as laws have changed which impact the property division of spouses’ assets. One key area that has changed in divorce laws around the country

Over the life of a marriage, couples can accumulate a number of assets. It is no surprise then that when a couple gets divorced, it can take some time and effort to make an equitable division of the marital property. This is particularly true where a complex property division is involved, such as when the