Who Claims Child on Taxes with 50/50 Custody?
When a child custody order identifies a custodial and noncustodial parent, the custodial parent claims the child on their tax return. However, one of the more complicated aspects of an equal custody arrangement is determining which parent will claim the child as their dependent and be eligible for child-related tax…
What’s the Standard Visitation Schedule in Alabama?
In most cases, it’s important for each parent to maintain a relationship with their children after a divorce. This requires a visitation schedule once the parents are no longer living together. An Alabama visitation schedule in child custody cases can vary in many ways to accommodate the needs of the…
How To Fight False Allegations in Family Court
Divorces can get nasty. It’s unfortunate, but sometimes ex-partners make all kinds of false allegations against the other spouse. False claims of abuse, infidelity, substance abuse, out-of-control spending, and other charges in a contested divorce may arise from anger, jealousy, revenge, or mental health issues. If you are facing false…
New Book Offers Practical Advice and Guidance to Navigate the Divorce Process
Attorney Leigh Daniel shares insights and anecdotes from her 30-year career as a divorce lawyer to help people seek positive change Leigh Daniel Family Law is pleased to announce the publication of Leigh Daniel’s latest book, This Is NOT Legal Advice, Practical Advice for Before, During and After Divorce The…
Financial Planning Before and After Divorce
Divorce can be an emotional process. However, when emotions run high, many people forget to focus on their financial survival pre- and post-divorce. Not preparing yourself financially for divorce can be a massive mistake and leave you and your family struggling. At Leigh Daniel, Attorney at Law, our compassionate family…
Understanding Cohabitation Agreements for Unmarried Couples in Alabama
Are you an unmarried couple living together? Then you may be said to be “cohabitating.” The general definition of cohabitation is two people living together as if they were a married couple. However, people in these relationships don’t have the same legal rights as those who are actually married. If…
How To Prepare For Family Law Mediation
Alabama couples who have separated may take advantage of mediation services to resolve disputed issues pertaining to their divorce. Mediation can reduce your divorce costs and time in court and potentially reduce marital strife and its negative impact on your children. In divorce mediation and child custody mediation, the mediator…
Complex Issues in Divorce
I’ve just finished listening to almost six hours of Continuing Legal Education. The name of this training is, “Complex Divorce Settlement Strategies”. What I learned from watching throughout the six hours could be summed up in about half a page. But far from being disappointed with the waste of my…
Finding Hidden Assets in Divorce
A question I hear often is, “How do I know they have disclosed all the assets?” If the opposing party is a wage earner, we can usually trace their income from their paycheck to an account. If they are self-employed, it can be much more difficult. These are some…
Understanding High Net Worth Divorce: A Comprehensive Guide
Most divorcing couples go through a process of figuring out how to split their property, such as the home they share, retirement accounts, and other assets. However, high-net-worth couples often face significant obstacles during a divorce because they have substantial wealth and frequently own complex assets that are challenging to…
