It is common knowledge that many married couples choose, at some point, to dissolve their unions. In states across the nation, including Alabama, approximately 40-50 percent of marriages end in divorce. Most couples involved in such circumstances tend to hope for a peaceful settlement and amicable parting of ways. It is also common knowledge, however, that this is not always the case. Divorce is often wrought with stress, and complex issues can lead to very unpleasant situations. Suggestions were recently offered in an article to help couples avoid some of the negativity that can arise when dealing with issues of property division, child custody and other things, such as finances. One practical tip is to remember that one can never change another person’s actions, only one’s own reactions to them. It is never healthy to lament over the successes, material riches or new circumstances in a former spouse’s life. A … Continue reading Finances, children and property are all potential divorce issues
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Alabama reader asks alimony question
In a recent advice column, a question was posed regarding certain issues that arise during divorce. The man asking the question had concerns about his impending divorce from his wife; namely, he wanted to know if alimony still existed in Alabama or elsewhere. Apparently, the man was divorcing after more than a decade of marriage and his soon-to-be former wife expressed her intent to request alimony payments from him. The published response to the man’s question informed him that alimony does, indeed, still exist. The man was also advised to hire a competent divorce lawyer. According to the information provided in the article, when a marriage has lasted beyond 10 years, issues such as retirement benefits sometimes become subject to asset distribution in divorce. Additionally, alimony is sometimes mandated by the court as a means of balancing the incomes of both spouses. One assertion mentioned suggested that when a high … Continue reading Alabama reader asks alimony question →
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What Alabama couples should know about a prenuptial agreement
A recent article discussed issues concerning contracts drawn up between engaged couples as opposed to those entered into after a marriage takes place. Alabama couples might wonder if a prenuptial agreement is better or worse than a post-nuptial contract. The article offered information on both of these legally binding documents. Some people say that the time before marriage should be spent talking about love, family and celebration rather than discussing a premarital contract between future spouses. Others believe that waiting until after the wedding to decide the legalities of property division, pre-marital assets and other pertinent items of interest can be a recipe for disaster should a divorce subsequently occur. The simple truth is that many marriages end in divorce. Those who advocate for prenuptial contracts say that having it all spelled out before the wedding helps to avoid complication and stress if the marriage does end in divorce. Couples who … Continue reading What Alabama couples should know about a prenuptial agreement →
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