Category Archives: Divorce
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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 solemnized by minister or
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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 out your contact information
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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’s break
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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 look
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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, the parties
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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.
Parenting time
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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 to be
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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 lot of
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If you are facing a divorce, you know that your entire life is in a moment of change. What you might not realize is the way that change can alter your plans for the future, even far-off plans that might not seem as immediately important in the wake of everything else you need to do to get your life reorganized so you can move forward. This leads many people to neglect to pay attention to what their divorce might do
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Paternity is a critical issue in many divorces. Paternity is the legal precedent of a child’s father. It establishes the father and it affords certain legal rights and responsibilities. What many people may not know is that paternity can be assumed under a variety of circumstances.
For example, if you are married, the father in the marriage is assumed when a child is born. Similarly, if a child is born to an unmarried couple but they get married later or they
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