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Surviving Financially for a Stay-at-Home Mom after Divorce
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson, & ShortOne of the most challenging forces newly single stay at home moms face are financial struggles. Surviving on a single income when you were previously a stay-at-home mom can seem impossible. But there are many different ways you can be sure to protect yourself, so you can thrive after your divorce. Of course, figuring out […]
Estate Planning Essentials for Single Parents
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortWhen you’re a single parent, there’s a lot riding on your shoulders. This means that planning for the future is incredibly important. While it’s unlikely that you’ll pass away or become incapacitated while your child is a minor, you want to plan for the worst-case scenario and know that your child will be in good […]
How to Keep Child Custody Exchanges Civil
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortWhen you get divorced or you split up from your child’s other parent, it seems like life becomes a never-ending list of unpleasant things to do. One of those tasks is custody exchanges. For many parents, they become a major source of anxiety, ruining entire hours or days before the actual exchange. With a little […]
Hazards Drivers Face at Railroad Crossings
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortRailroad crossings are one of the most dangerous places for drivers, pedestrians, and bikers. That may be why every driver’s education course seems to have at least one tragic story of someone losing their life or a loved one when their car got stuck on the railroad tracks. However, the risks go beyond just collisions. […]
What Saying “Sorry” After an Accident Could Mean for Your Alabama Injury Claim
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortManners are engrained in us from the time that we’re born, so it’s no surprise that apologizing is many people’s first reaction when they’re involved in a car accident. “Sorry” doesn’t always mean “I did this and feel bad about it.” You might mean that you’re sorry it happened or sorry for the effect it […]
Why Planning for Incapacity is Essential
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortWhen most people think about estate planning, they think about what will happen to their assets when they pass away and how their final wishes will be carried out. However, there’s far more to this field than that—in fact, many believe that much more time should be spent on incapacity planning. It’s unpleasant to think […]
The Role of Mediation During an Alabama Divorce
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & ShortThere are numerous ways to work through a divorce in Alabama, depending on the nature of your relationship with your ex-partner and what you hope to achieve in the process. Mediation is one option that has grown rapidly in popularity over the years. It saves time in court and can lead to fewer adversarial interactions […]
Can Insurance Companies Follow Me After an Accident Claim?
/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
/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?
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce Thompson & ShortFactors 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 impact on the timeline of an Alabama divorce: Residency. In order to […]