There is something very special about the bond between a pet and its owner. The thought of losing that bond because of something like divorce can be upsetting, so pet owners in Alabama may want to be as proactive as possible. One option to protect that relationship is...
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Planning for retirement during divorce
Planning for retirement in Alabama often involves things like IRAs, 401(k) accounts and Social Security benefits. Things can get complicated when thinking about what retirement will look like after a divorce, though, especially considering that most retirement...
Dividing up marital debts in divorce
While money might be a common factor when deciding to end a marriage, financial worries do not go away with divorce. This is partly because Alabama couples still have to address marital debt even after divorcing. It is important to identify marital debts and clearly...
I think I want to keep my home in the divorce
Deciding to purchase a home is a significant decision, but so is deciding to keep one that you already own. It might not seem like anything that requires that much consideration, either. Like many women in Alabama who are going through a divorce, keeping the family...
Protecting your joint bank account in a divorce
Having a joint bank account is pretty standard for most married couples in Alabama. But just because it is normal to have such an account does not necessarily mean that it is easy to deal with one during divorce. Understanding what a joint bank account is, how to...
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...
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...
Divorce and debt — should you be worried?
No one likes carrying around debt, but it can be impossible to buy a car or house in Alabama without taking out a loan. Married couples often choose to take out these loans jointly, which probably makes sense at the time. But what happens to that debt during a...
Will I lose my pet during divorce?
There is something truly special about the bond between pet owners and their four legged friends. Anything that compromises that relationship can be extremely distressing, but that is exactly what divorcing couples have to deal with in those circumstances. Pets are...