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Q: My husband and I have separated for years now .he abandoned me and our kids.Can i sue him for abandonment and alimony
Don Oliver Keene
Don Oliver Keene
answered on Nov 17, 2023

It depends. You can always file for divorce and seek alimony and child support it really just depends on the details of your case whether or not you will actually get it. There are a lot of factors that go into determining these situations. You should absolutely seek a local family law attorney to... View More

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Q: While pay alimony will my new wife be at risk if ex takes me back to court for + alimony? Divorced in CO now in live AL
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answered on Sep 19, 2023

In situations involving alimony across multiple states, complexities arise. Generally, the state where the divorce was finalized, in this case, Colorado, retains jurisdiction over alimony matters. If you've since moved to Alabama, the process might involve transferring or recognizing the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Divorce and Family Law for Alabama on
Q: My husband and I are getting divorced.Own home with renters who have lease.Does lease stand before we have to sell?

Lease is until 3/2025. I don’t want to evict them due to divorce and having to split assets.

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answered on Jun 30, 2023

The contractual right to receive rents will be marital property, which must be addressed specifically in the Divorce. Dealing with tenants, evictions, maintenance, and any other rental duty, must be expressed in clear terms as to who has authority and the duty. Also a potential term should be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Alabama on
Q: Why was my right to counsel denied in a custody modification or neither informed of my right to be represented

Since i couldnt afford a attorney I was forced to have to represent myself and lost the joint custody I had of my boys and I believe it has to do with my exwife working for the Marshall county sheriff's office conflict of interest

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 15, 2023

You aren’t entitled to a court-appointed attorney at taxpayer expense in such a civil proceeding, but are entitled to hire one at your own expense.

Claiming indigency that would entitle you to a court-appointed attorney if you had a criminal case against you in a custody case isn’t...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Divorce for Alabama on
Q: My spouse and I want to get a divorce. neither one of us wants to pay child support. Is that possible in Alabama?
Hayden Glass Sizemore
Hayden Glass Sizemore
answered on Dec 30, 2022

Child support belongs to the child, and child support forms are required by law. There are certain circumstances where the parents can justify to the court that child support should not be ordered (for example, joint physical custody with equal parenting time; both of you make the same amount and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Alabama on
Q: Can I give my child my husbands last name without giving him rights to my child?

I’m married and my husband IS the father but he left after I got pregnant and has done nothing to provide for my unborn child. I would like to still give my baby his last name but I don’t want my husband on the birth certificate since he’s put in no effort to help me during my pregnancy.... View More

Hayden Glass Sizemore
Hayden Glass Sizemore
answered on Dec 30, 2022

If you are married, your husband is the child's presumed father in Alabama. Parents can ordinarily name their children whatever they would like; however, the law presumes that he is the father of the child because the two of you are married.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Alabama on
Q: How do I get a fast a cheap divorce

We have no children or assets

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answered on Nov 29, 2023

If you and your spouse have no children or assets, you can get a fast and cheap divorce in Alabama through a process called an uncontested divorce. This means that you and your spouse agree on all of the terms of the divorce, including the division of property, alimony, and child support.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Divorce for Alabama on
Q: What is the statue of limitations in Alabama to file a lawsuit against your ex-husband for slandering my character?

How do I begin the process? I am in Alabama!

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answered on Oct 2, 2023

In Alabama, the statute of limitations for defamation is generally two years from the date the statement was made. To begin the process, typically you would start by filing a complaint in the appropriate court.

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Q: In the case of an emotional abusive vulnerable narcissist wife of 30 years, will I have to pay her alimony?

Disguised as anxiety and depression, my wife has finally shown her true colors as a vulnerable narcissist, admitting that she threatened suicide and even asked me to help her commit suicide because she is a drama queen and just did it for attention. Claims her anxiety and depression prevents her... View More

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answered on Jul 20, 2023

**I am a New York Attorney - so my answer only applies to laws in New York.

New York is a "no fault" state. As such, absent "shocking the conscious" claims, maintenance is determined by parties' income and a percentage of length of marriage. In other words, most of...
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Q: I got a divorce and on my divorce Decree do it have to say restored marriage name Christopher case my last name worng

I got a divorce and the lawyer put my worng last name do he have to fix my divorce Decree put it say restored back to her marriage name case the lawyer said it do not matter won't on the divorce decree my last name still my marriage last name christopher he got my worng last name do my divorce... View More

Mr. James Parrish Coleman
Mr. James Parrish Coleman
answered on Apr 9, 2023

Simple. File a motion Nunc Pro Truc (This for That) to correct the name

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Q: Can you get a copy of your ex’s discovery from your first divorce, if you are seeking a divorce amendment?

He employs still the same lawyer that represented him in the divorce, and we are about to enter a lawsuit and Family Court

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Apr 5, 2023

Hello. If you sent him Discovery in your divorce, then you and your attorney in that matter would have received his answers so no need to ask his attorney to reproduce items you received. Best of luck in your next case.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Constitutional Law for Alabama on
Q: Do You have the right to be present in divorce court in Alabama
Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Apr 5, 2023

Hello. Without more information, no, there is no "right" that anyone has to be present for their divorce hearing. So long as the Defendant was served properly, only the Plaintiff needs to be present to prosecute his/her case. Best of luck!

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Q: What would the legal ramifications be if a vehicle is repossessed after a divorce decree?

What would the legal ramifications be if a vehicle is repossessed after a divorce decree? In the decree, I was responsible for paying the loan (in my. name) for her 4-Runner. I've had job changes and am making less money now. I am currently 2 payments behind and not sure I will be able to... View More

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Apr 5, 2023

Hello. Thank you for your question. Without knowing if you had a trial or reached settlement prior to trial, you may be subject to a Contempt action, modification of other provisions in the Agreement or Decree, and paying court costs/ her attorney fees.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Support for Alabama on
Q: NCP owes me roughly 36 thousand in arrears. He has been making his monthly payment as ordered but I would like to know

If I can collect on some of the delinquent monies owed. If so what do I need to file? Also I dont feel DHR is really on my side. NCP is lying about his income I have shown them where he has spent 70 thousand dollars in 2 years buying property but only claims 18 thousand a year.

Hayden Glass Sizemore
Hayden Glass Sizemore
answered on Dec 30, 2022

You can file a petition to modify support to include an additional amount for arrears. There is a "do it yourself" petition available from the Alabama Office of Administrative Courts.

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Q: what does this case mean? DR-2009-900-405.01
Jared Dale Vaughn
Jared Dale Vaughn
answered on May 26, 2022

You'd additionally need the county , but this is a case number.

3 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Alabama on
Q: I am divorced and even though my ex-wife got the house, why are issues with the house still affecting me?

This is what is in my divorce says: Real Property: The Plaintiff shall be awarded the real estate located at: 3524 Alexandria Wellington Road, Alexandria, Alabama 36250. The Defendant has relinquished all right, title, and interest in said real estate by execution of a quitclaim deed filed... View More

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Feb 25, 2022

Hello. Thanks for your question. A well-written divorce decree or settlement will state the home must be refinanced in X days, or sold if it can't be refinanced by the party taking possession of the home. What you have shared, that language isn't in there, but it might be stated somewhere... View More

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Q: Does the final divorce decree usually list the actual income of the defendant?
Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Feb 24, 2022

Hello. No, divorce decrees are public records. They do not contain personal information like income, credit card numbers, or anything financial. Money/amounts owed would be the only thing listed in a decree. Thanks for your question.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Military Law for Alabama on
Q: Can my ex stop me from moving out of state with the kids, even though she already moved out of state?

My ex moved out of state 2 months after the divorce. 3 years later I got married again and my wife is active duty military, which means we will have to move to another state soon. My ex keep saying she don't want the kids away from her, but she moved to Fl 3 years ago, and has violated the... View More

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answered on Feb 23, 2022

You and your wife should go to the Base Legal Assistance Office. You are both entitled to free legal assistance. They will have some of the answers there. If they don't, they will have a referral list of local lawyers familiar with military divorces and PCS.

It partly depends on what...
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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Support for Alabama on
Q: Does child support for 2 children suddenly drop in half when one child turns 19?

My oldest turned 19 & my youngest is 16. When my son turned 19 their father cut child support from $400 for 2 & then started paying $200. There was no discussion or anything. I just started receiving 1/2 of the payment. I was just wondering if that is the way it is suppose to be done or if... View More

Kristine Jones
Kristine Jones
answered on Feb 16, 2022

Thank you for your question. No, that is not how child support is calculated. It should have been recalculated according to Rule 32 guidelines. A modification to recalculate should be filed to address the remaining child and enter an IWO so the arbitrary reduction in payments do not happen again.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Alabama on
Q: Married in washington state, recently moved to alabama, (ex) husband included. He moved back to Washington. Need advice.

I have been seperated from my (ex) for 3 years, we all moved to alabama 4 months ago, so my kids and i have not established residency yet. He moved back to Washington State after having problems here. I would like a divorce and a parenting plan in place because he is already asking to have the kids... View More

Shane Michael Oncale
Shane Michael Oncale
answered on Nov 1, 2021

There is a whole lot to unbundle in your scenario and you really need to set up and have a consultation with an attorney with experience in the particular venue where your case will be filed. It is going to take some finesse to work your situation to your advantage.

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