Custody decrees in Alabama have been required, since 2013, to be worded in a way that aligns with the state’s Parent-Child Relationship Protection Act. You might know it simply as the “relocation act”. It was put into place to help promote the idea that children benefit from both parents even when those parents are no longer bound together by the ties of matrimony. More specifically, it is an act that was implemented to ensure that parents making the decision toContinue reading
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Unwed Fathers and Custody
Gaining custody can sometimes seem like a rather impossible task, even for fathers who were married to their child’s mother at one point. What hope do individuals who have never been married to their child’s mother, then, have of gaining custody? Well, the answer is that you have a much better chance than you might believe! In fact, a SAPCR (suit affecting parent-child relationship), also known as a paternity suit, can help unwed fathers when it comes to obtaining custody.Continue reading
Understanding a father’s rights
The relationship between parents and their children is often more easily maintained for married parents, but that doesn’t mean that the relationship is any less important for fathers of children involved in an unmarried or divorced situation. Throughout the years in the United States, the medical field has acknowledged the importance of a father’s role in a child’s life. The courts have followed suit, implementing laws over the decades to assure that a father’s rights are protected and making itContinue reading
What can we learn from celebrity divorces?
It is not uncommon for divorces to end up messy. This may be especially true of celebrity breakups, which often involve high assets and complex property division, as well as a spotlight by paparazzi and media, often exacerbated by gossip and over-the-top headlines. Fortunately, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have taken the high road with regards to their divorce. This comes following nearly two years of separation, leading some to speculate that the two were in the process of reconcilingContinue reading
Cannot afford child support payments? Here is what to do
Divorce has a lasting emotional and financial impact. If you are struggling to make child support payments, you might fear garnishment or other penalties. While you want the best for your child and your ex-wife, sometimes life changes unexpectedly and you just cannot meet the requirements. Thankfully, there is a process for modifying your child support order. Here is a guide to revising your child support payments. Gather proof You need a solid reason for requesting modification. Some potential justifications include:Continue reading
The right approach to family law issues can make a difference
There are often many issues and that need to be resolved during the course of a divorce that can cause stress and cause someone to think irrationally. After all, if a marriage was going well, you wouldn’t be in the process of a divorce. While some of the ill feelings can pass, sometimes divorcing couples may make decisions to spite the other person, despite the fact that the decisions themselves are not ideal for anyone involved. During these troubling times,Continue reading
Mel B and Stephen Belafonte going through custody battle
The divorce process is already difficult on its own, but divorcing with children can really complicate the matter. Parents in Alabama and elsewhere find it challenging to see eye-to-eye when their parenting time is up to the chopping block. While co-parenting is often ideal, divorcing parents can go back and forth and what they believe is best for the child and what arrangement meets the best interests of the child. According to recent reports, former Spice Girl Mel B andContinue reading
Parenting time: quantity versus quality
When parents file for divorce, they are faced with many divorce issues; however, nothing is more pressing than the child custody agreement they will reach. It is often difficult for a parent to transition from spending all of their time with a child to spending 50 percent or less of the time with them. Because it is an often difficult and emotional divorce issue, it is important that parents understand their situation and how they can best navigate it. ParentingContinue reading
Helping you request spousal support in a divorce
Divorce can be a very complex life event. Even when Alabama couples would rather avoid such a messy process, it is sometimes clear that it is better for the spouses if they were no longer together. After a divorcing couple accepts the fact that they are parting ways, it is essential to consider what is important to them and what they see themselves walking away from the marriage with. While property division is a hotly debated topic during dissolution, whenContinue reading
My ex wants to move my kids to another state
Your ex-partner wants to move your kids out of Alabama to another state. Out-of-state relocations can alter the terms of your custody and parenting time agreement, making it harder for you to see and maintain a relationship with your kids. Parental relocation rules are often confusing for many parents. Here is some information that can help you to protect your parental rights. Notice of intent In many divorce and child custody agreements, there is a clause that discusses relocations. IfContinue reading