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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 […]
How is Child Support Calculated in Alabama?
/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
/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?
/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
/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?
/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?
/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?
/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 […]
What Can and Cannot Be Included in a Prenuptial Agreement?
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson, & Short LLPMany people think that you only need a prenuptial agreement if you are incredibly wealthy and think that your marriage is likely to end in divorce. This is untrue. A prenuptial agreement is a valuable tool for anyone with businesses, family property, inheritance funds, or income disparities. A prenuptial agreement does not predict or anticipate […]
Delayed Injuries from a Car Accident
/by Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Thompson & Short, LLPPeople sometimes underestimate just how dangerous a car accident can be. You hear the crash, slam against your seatbelt, and feel the impact of the airbag—but when you realize you are still conscious, you assume that the worst has passed, and you are safe. Unfortunately, not all car accident injuries are immediately apparent. By the […]