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Can Insurance Companies Follow Me After an Accident Claim?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortAfter an accident, you deserve to be treated with empathy, respect, and professionalism. However, once you report the accident and the other party’s insurance provider hears about it, you may instead end up feeling like a criminal. Their insurance adjuster will have plenty of questions, many of which may imply that you are the person […]
How Divorce Affects Your Student Loan Debt
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortManaging your finances after a divorce is stressful, particularly if you find yourself taking on a substantial amount of debt. If you have student loans, you are likely wondering if you’ll be stuck footing the entire bill or if your ex-partner will be responsible for some of your debt. Learn more about how your divorce […]
How Long Does it Take to Get a Divorce in Alabama?
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce Thompson & ShortHow Long Does it Take To Get a Divorce in Alabama? Factors that Influence the Timeline of an Alabama Divorce There are numerous things that can slow down the divorce process. In fact, a divorce could take anywhere from 30 days to a year or more to finalize. The following factors can have a major […]
How is Child Support Calculated in Alabama?
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & ShortIn Alabama child support is calculated using an “income shares” model. This is to determine the amount of support that will be paid. Here is how you can come up with an estimate for your monthly child support payment In Alabama. Step 1 Calculate the gross monthly income for both parents. If either parent pays […]
Common Internal Injuries That Occur in Accidents
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortInternal injuries are an extremely dangerous outcome for any accident victims. While they may not be immediately visible, they are often life-threatening if not treated promptly. This is one reason you should always seek medical care immediately after an accident. Learn more about common internal injuries suffered by injury victims. To discuss case in greater […]
My Spouse Ruined Our Marriage, Do I Still Have to Give Up Half of the Marital Estate?
/0 Comments/in Blog Post, Family Law /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPNo matter what circumstances surround your divorce, you’re probably struggling right now. Your divorce probably feels particularly distressing if your ex-partner took a wrecking ball to your entire marriage, only to then demand half of everything you’ve worked so hard to build. In that situation, you may be wondering if you really have to give […]
How a Criminal Record Can Affect a Personal Injury Case
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortOnce you’ve been saddled with a criminal record, it seems to pop up at the worst time to impact your life in different ways. You may find that your criminal record is an issue when you go to file a personal injury claim. While you might hope that a non-related event in your past would […]
Can I Afford to Get Divorced?
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortPerhaps the only thing worse than realizing you need a divorce is realizing what it costs to dissolve a marriage. For many people, getting divorced is as expensive as actually getting married. But even though it can be expensive, this doesn’t mean that divorce should be completely off the table if this is the right […]
If I Adopt My Spouse’s Child, Will He/She Still Get Child Support in Alabama?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortThe presence of a caring stepparent in a child’s life can completely change their future. As a stepparent, you know how much work goes into parenting and what it takes to help a child thrive. However, coparenting with an uninterested or uninvolved coparent can be challenging. If your spouse’s coparent is unreliable, ill-equipped to parent, […]
Can Returning to Work Too Soon Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim?
/0 Comments/in personal injury /by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortYou’ve been hurt in a car accident, a fall, or another type of accident. Physically, you’re still healing and not quite ready to go back to work. But your bank account tells a different story. Too many personal injury victims are essentially forced back to work before they’re ready, simply because their bills need to […]