The answer to that questions is yes and no. In 2016, the Alabama Legislature passed a law banning the recognition of new common law marriage. Since January 1, 2017, couples who seek marriage can no longer hold themselves out to the public as husband and wife. They must legally get married. Since 2017, couples seeking marriage must take a few steps to become legally married. The steps are as follows: the couple must engage in a ceremony that is solemnizedContinue reading
Category Archives: Divorce
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR FREE CONSULTATION
by Kaylee Logeston, Esq. People might not know what to expect during a consultation with an attorney and, as a result, may feel nervous about reaching out. Consultations are simple! Here is what you can expect during your first consultation at the Birmingham Men’s Law Firm. FILLING OUT THE QUESTIONNAIRE Whether you come into the office or give us a call, the longest amount of time is usually spent filling our client questionnaire. You will be asked to fill outContinue reading
Divorce in Alabama: “How Does this Process Work?”
This is, by far, the most often-asked question we get here at the Birmingham Men’s Law Firm. If you have found yourself reading this, chances are that you have been upset and in emotional turmoil for a while. You may be contemplating getting a divorce from your partner. You have no idea what the future holds. To top it off, you have no idea how getting a divorce even works. There are two types of divorces: uncontested and contested. Let’sContinue reading
Cryptocurrency and your Divorce
Are you familiar with the idea of “cryptocurrency”? Much as the name suggests, cryptocurrency is a type of currency that is digital – and encrypted – in nature. In addition, it is stored and transmitted entirely online. As a result, encryption is often used to help keep these funds secure against leaks or other cybersecurity breaches. Bitcoin is perhaps the most well-known example of this kind of currency, but it is not the only option available. Let’s take a lookContinue 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
Most divorce cases settle before trial
Most people going through a divorce in Alabama do not look forward to going to court. The thought of having to testify at a trial about the failure of one’s marriage can be very stressful. In addition, the outcome of a trial is often unpredictable. For these reasons, most divorce cases are settled by agreement of the parties before a trial is necessary. Settlement can be accomplished through alternative dispute resolution procedures, such as mediation. In many cases, however, theContinue reading
How are visitation rights determined?
We all know how divorces can lead to not only hurt feeling but animosities that can carry over well beyond the marriage. This may be especially damaging when there are children involved from the marriage, as parents will still need to see each other and work together to assure that child custody and parental visitation rights are properly met. Ideally, the courts would like to see that the parents are capable of working with one another to assure that visitationContinue reading
Lessons to learn while going through a divorce
Divorce is often a very difficult time for all parties involved. The dissolution of a marriage may seem like a failure to many, but it is important to recognize that a divorce does not mean the end of the world, but actually quite the opposite. A divorce means a new start for people, it is a chance to start over to achieve the happiness you deserve. While disagreements may seem inevitable when going through all the decisions that need toContinue reading
Benefits to having a prenuptial agreement
If one follows celebrity news and gossip it may seem like everyone is getting a prenuptial agreement these days. But prenuptial agreements are not just for celebrities. They are becoming more and more popular for many engaged Birmingham couples. Although it can be hard for a couple to think about their marriage ending in divorce, there can be many advantages to drafting a prenuptial agreement prior to the wedding vows being exchanged. A newly engaged Birmingham couple have a lotContinue reading
Prenuptial Agreements may prevent headaches down the road
Anyone who knows a family member or friend who has gone through a divorce knows that the divorce process doesn’t always go smoothly. Whatever the reason for the divorce, it is likely that some forms of resentment or ill-will might cross the mind of either spouse. And, since both spouses need to work together to try to make mutually beneficial decisions that are satisfactory to both sides, this can be especially difficult. For couples on the verge of marriage, theContinue reading