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Should I wait to file for divorce?
There is often a sense of urgency when one realizes that there is no happy future for his or her marriage. It might even feel like filing for divorce right away is the only option. However, there are valid reasons why someone in Alabama might choose to wait....
Is establishing paternity always court ordered?
An unmarried father can face greater barriers to getting child custody or visitation than a father who was married at the time of his child’s birth. The best way for a father to protect his rights is to establish paternity. This is sometimes done via formal paternity...
Selling your home during divorce? It doesn’t have to be hard
Dividing marital property can be a time intensive process, especially for those who have large or complicated assets. Even something that might have seemed simple enough when it was acquired can turn into something far more complicated during divorce. Perhaps one of...
When and how proven family law legal counsel adds to her team
This is the time each year when legions of Americans – and certainly many residents across Alabama – begin their annual focus on football. Thus, a quick reference to that sport is perhaps logical to lead off today’s Snodsmith Law blog post. It comes via a family...
5 tips for positive communication during co-parenting
Divorce can be painful, but you want to do everything you can to keep that pain from your children. Although your ex may not be your favorite person right now, he or she is still the other parent of your children. You will be working together to raise your children...
The role of confidentiality agreements in divorce
Ending a relationship is usually a deeply personal matter. Many people in Alabama prefer to keep the personal details of their divorce private, but there are also a number of individuals who also want to protect sensitive financial information from being made public....
Assets, debt and divorce — are you prepared?
No matter what someone thinks his or her financial future looks like, there is always a chance for life to get in the way. For example, getting a divorce can impact someone’s money situation in unintended ways. This should not hold anyone in Alabama back from ending...
Should you keep or sell the marital home when facing divorce?
There are any number of decisions you will have to make during divorce, some of which can seriously impact your financial future. One of those decisions is whether to keep the marital home. You will have to weigh several different factors when trying to decide what is...
Dads still fight for rights after establishing paternity
Despite how fathers were often perceived in the past, more and more people are recognizing that dads are essential to their children’s well-being. Unfortunately, many dads still face uphill battles when trying to actively participate in their kids’ lives. Some...
Why you may need a prenuptial agreement
Wedding preparations usually center around things like the venue, guest list and flowers. While creating a memorable wedding is certainly worthwhile, the process of planning for one day often overshadows planning for the future. Here are a few reasons why creating a...
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