Marriage and business both require sweat, blood and tears. But when the business outlasts the marriage, things can quickly become contentious. Whether the business is a marital property acquired during the marriage or a separate property obtained before the marital...
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Property Division
Misunderstandings about property division
The Code of Alabama provides 12 grounds for divorce in the state, but only one is allowable for an uncontested divorce. Regardless of the reason for the divorce, couples must always figure out how to divide their assets and debts. Unfortunately, misconceptions and...
How are marital assets valued during an Alabama divorce?
It is typical for spouses to accumulate assets during the marriage, especially when the union has lasted for years. But while spouses can put a price on some properties, it may be more challenging to objectively put a value on other assets. Consequently, divorcing...
What happens if I receive an inheritance during my divorce?
Divorce is already a complex and emotionally draining process. When an inheritance enters the equation, it can further complicate matters and make it even harder for the divorcing couple. How does Alabama treat an inheritance received during divorce proceedings? In...
Things to know about equitable distribution
There are a variety of factors to address when preparing a strategy to preserve one’s wishes when facing the end of a marriage. Understanding what to expect from this process can be an integral aspect of creating a thorough strategy, but this might not always seem an...
Knowing what to expect from the property division process
There could be various essential topics to address when developing a strategy with which to protect your future when facing the end of a marriage. A similar life change could leave you with questions about how the outcome thereof might affect your finances and on what...
Addressing marital debts when preparing to dissolve a marriage
Dissolving a marriage can be a stressful and complex process, and the decisions you make during this time could have a lingering impact on your life. While knowing some of the most vital topics to address could help place you in a better position to safeguard your...
Determining the true value of marital assets in divorce
Over the course of a marriage, it might not be uncommon for a couple to accumulate various types of wealth and assets. Should a couple in Alabama choose to take separate paths in life, reaching a fair and equitable agreement for the division of property may be a vital...
Addressing the family home during a divorce
It is fairly common for individuals in Alabama and across the nation to face a variety of difficult choices when preparing to dissolve a marriage. One common concern for many could pertain to making decisions about the family home. As the family home may consist of a...
Preparing to protect your financial future during divorce
If you and your spouse decide to take separate paths in life, you might have concerns about how the outcome of the process may affect your life. While you may wish to take every possible measure to safeguard your future, with so much at stake, achieving such a goal...