Issues and Considerations in High Asset Divorce
Divorce is never easy and is often an emotionally trying time for all involved. But for those couples with high assets, the prospect of a high-asset divorce can be especially daunting and complex. Not only do these divorcing couples have to deal with the emotional distress that comes with ending…
Will being in the military affect my custodial rights?
I remember when I was a young lawyer fighting the custody case of my life for a Major in the US Army in Madison County. I was the underdog with two much older and more expensive lawyers as my opponents. My client was the far better choice for custody and…
Is Alabama a No-Fault Divorce State?
Yes, Alabama is a no-fault divorce state. In a no-fault divorce, the party seeking a divorce does not have to prove that their spouse was at fault for the breakdown of the marriage. What Is No-Fault Divorce? Marriage is a legal contract. Accordingly, an Alabama court can only grant a…
High Income Child Support: How It Works
If you and your spouse (or partner) make more than $30,000 a month, the Rule 32 guidelines that govern child support calculation in Alabama don’t apply. The calculation only goes up to $30,000 as of May 2022, revised from a cap of $20,000.00. If you are contemplating child support and…
Finding The Secret Gift in Your Divorce
It took me seven years to find it. I was bitter and angry when my ex-husband walked out the door of our apartment the day before Valentines. It felt like the carpet was ripped out from under me. That day I not only lost my husband of fifteen years but also…
What Qualifies Me for an Annulment in Alabama?
As a domestic relations attorney, every so often I meet with a person who wants to know if he or she can annul their marriage. It’s a term that entered pop culture and developed misconceptions of it’s requirements as well as it’s utility. I’m sure that you have heard a…
How Does Domestic Violence Affect Custody
A conviction for domestic violence in the state of Alabama, comes with a presumption that the offender should not be awarded custody. Don’t count on this as a blanket statement. Each case will need to be evaluated for the facts because some harassment cases can be labeled as domestic violence…
Why Most Cases Settle in Mediation
What is Mediation? You may have heard the term mediation in the context of litigation. It’s a common way in Madison County and the surrounding areas, that cases are resolved. In mediation, the parties hash out their differences with a neutral mediator. Most of the time they are represented but…
Things To Consider Before Filing For Divorce
If you are reading this article, you probably have a long list of reasons to divorce. They are all perfectly valid reasons; but, this article is suggesting that you press pause to thoughtfully consider the following questions: Am I ready to end my marriage? What does life look like if…
Communicating Effectively – Making Co-parenting Work for the Benefit of Children
I was speaking to a parent who has joint custody and asking him what are the most important things when it comes to co-parenting. His top three suggestions are: Communicating effectively. What causes it to be effective? In writing, concise, neutral, and non blaming. Don’t always respond immediately if you…
