Huntsville Alabama Divorce Blog
11 Common Reasons for Divorcing
Popular conversation starters with me tend to lean towards, “Why do people get divorced?” I’ve been asked this question dozens of times over the course of my career. The reasons are varied. And in Alabama, you don’t have to espouse a reason. We are a no fault state, meaning in simple terms, you don’t have […]
July 3rd is the New Market Family Freedom Fest!
$5 Ticket proceeds go to the Bobbie Watkins Odom Food Bank. Come celebrate family and freedom! Time and date: 5pm – 9pm, July 3rd, 2021. Address: Leigh Acres 5655 Maysville Road New Market, AL 35761 United States
How to Win Custody: Medical Decision Making Highlights
I meet with clients who want to “win” custody. If you have read any of my other blogs on custody, you will already know that custody isn’t as clear-cut as it used to be. I mediated a couple of cases recently and custody was at issue in both cases. But in one case, the time […]
How to Win Custody: Education
If you haven’t read the other blogs on custody, read those first. We are going to talk about educational decision-making. This is one of those categories in the legal custody arena that is highly sought after. Most people want this category so they can choose the school district their child is going to be registered […]
What Will I Have to Pay in Alimony?
In order to answer this question in full, you are going to have to read the entire series on alimony. I’ve realized how many ways the alimony question can go and to spare you from reading a book rather than a blog, I’ve decided to write a number of articles as questions come up. Recently, […]
How Will Alimony Affect Me After a Divorce?
Supporting Yourself After Divorce I have been juggling numbers and expenses for so many years, I can produce a budget for a client much faster than they can. I know the approximate cost of utilities, insurance, rentals, misc, groceries, etc., etc. With each case that involves alimony, I go through the budget scenario for both […]
Importance of a Qualified Attorney for Your Alimony Case
I used to practice with an attorney who has since retired, and he called it the “Alimony Trifecta”. A high- income producer, a long-term marriage, and a fault. If you have been reading along with me and my series of articles on alimony, you will be picking up on some key concepts. If you are […]
Don’t Let Your Support System Fail
When people contemplate divorce they often want their family to involved in the initial consultation. Many times, the family members are assisting in the financial aspect and they want to know the logistics of the case. Great. I have always encouraged clients to have their family ask questions if they didn’t understand the process or wanted to […]
