Author Archives: Amber James
How To Co-Parent During The Holidays?
Communication, while a divorce is pending during the holidays, is key. Both parties should strive to inform the other of any and all plans to celebrate the holiday season,…
By Amber James
Steps For Woman Facing a Divorce
I talk with women facing divorce on a daily basis and the emotions they are dealing with are all over the board. But one thing in common is that almost…
By Amber James
Can Your Spouse Claim Military Retirement Benefits In a Divorce?
Particularly here in the North Alabama area, many people frequently ask whether their spouse has a claim to their military retirement benefits or whether they are entitled to any…
By Amber James
Can Your Spouse Claim Retirement Benefits in a Divorce?
Potential clients and clients routinely ask whether their spouse has a claim to their retirement benefits or whether they are entitled to any portion of their spouse’s retirement benefits.…
By Amber James
Common Alabama Divorce Mistakes Men Make
There are many common mistakes men make while navigating through the divorce process. The first common mistake made by men is moving out of the family home. While it…
By Amber James
How to Survive the Holidays During a Divorce
While navigating the holidays during a divorce can be challenging, there are a few tips that are common for all parties involved. First, make new family traditions. Everything changes…
By Amber James
Divorce Rates Surge in Coronavirus Quarantine
The great disruptor, COVID-19 has insinuated itself into nearly every facet of American life. It’s even blamed in part for a recent spike in divorce rates. Across the country, divorce…
By Amber James
Can You Take Your Spouse’s Name Off Our Joint Checking Account
The answer to this can be tricky and require a fact-intensive inquiry. A party may remove their soon-to-be-ex spouse’s name off a joint checking account so long as the Court…
By Amber James
Does Alabama Require Separation Before Divorce?
Yes. Before a divorce can be finalized, there must be a marital separation. Such a separation does not necessarily mean a physical separation of the parties; rather marital separation…
By Amber James
Things That Might Happen If You Don’t File a Divorce Correctly?
There is a multitude of consequences that could occur from a divorce not being filed correctly. For instance, a judge could deny the Agreement entered by the parties forcing…
By Amber James
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