Category: Divorce

Is Mediation Right for Me? What Are the Pros and Cons?

Mediation is a common form of alternative dispute resolution that allows people to privately work out legal agreements to certain contested issues. Mediation can work very well in divorce cases when both spouses are willing to compromise on disputes. Mediation is not necessarily for all people, and you should try…

Choosing Between Mediation and Litigation for Your Divorce

Divorce does not always have to be an adversarial process. Mediation is one alternative to litigation that can allow some couples to create a divorce agreement by working together instead of against each other. If you are considering divorce in the greater Huntsville area, you may want to explore whether…

The Cheap Uncontested Divorce

Tips for a Cheap Divorce in Alabama Concerned about what your divorce may cost you and your son-to-be former spouse? Review the tips below for valuable information on how to keep your divorce as cost efficient as possible. Come to an agreement on the terms before you have the papers…

Father’s Rights and Custody

Representing Father’s in Custody Battles I’ve represented a lot of men in custody and divorce cases. Fathers often want (and deserve) sole or joint custody of their children. A problem arises, though, if they’ve been the primary breadwinner, allowing the mother to stay at home with the children. There are…

Can Alimony Be Reduced?

It depends on the character of the alimony. If it’s periodic alimony then it can be reduced if you show there has been a change of circumstance to warrant reducing the alimony. If it’s alimony in gross it cannot be reduced and is considered a property settlement which is non-modifiable…

Prenuptials: The Gray Marriage

Recently, I’ve been asked to comment about the rise in “Gray Divorce” by the media. Gray divorce’s being on the rise in the last several years has caused another phenomena, not yet named, “Gray Marriage”. It’s never too late, right? Should I Get a Prenup? Seemingly not, because I see many…

The Fast One: A Quickie Divorce

Clients are often sent a letter and uncontested papers with a deadline for when you have to sign.  If you are on the receiving end of the papers and you want the divorce then make an appointment to go over the paperwork with an attorney. Don’t Use The Same Huntsville…