January 13, 2020
Same-Sex Divorce in Alabama Currently Complicated When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage was legal throughout the nation in 2015, many people cheered. Some couples, including those residing in Alabama, waited for years to secure the right. But because it is inevitable that some relationships will fail, the existence of same-sex marriage necessitates… [ Read More ]
July 22, 2019
A Last Will and Testament is important to have no matter your age or what property you currently have. Before your death, you’ll need to decide what happens to your possessions when the time comes. While your attorney can help you complete the process of writing a will, here are the first steps you’ll need… [ Read More ]
July 9, 2019
When a couple decides to get a divorce, it’s not always easy to determine how to equitably split formerly shared property, financial resources, and child custody. Some spouses come to an agreement amongst themselves, but many cases require the assistance of a mediator, attorney or judge. In Alabama, a contested divorce case arises when the two parties cannot… [ Read More ]
March 4, 2019
When someone passes away, they will likely have some type of debt that they were currently paying off. Here’s what happens to someone’s debt after a death. First: the estate The day someone dies, their cash, bank accounts, property and belongings become the estate. This is a term to lump together everything that (1) is… [ Read More ]