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Can a Child Choose Which Parent They Want to Live With?
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis & York PCWhether your child is begging to live with you or telling you they only want to live with their other parent, you’re in a painful situation. As a parent, it’s hard to watch your child beg you not to take them to their other parent’s house, and it stings to hear your child say they […]
How COVID Is Still Complicating Divorce Proceedings
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis and YorkOver two years ago, we started two weeks to stop the spread. Here we are, years later, and COVID-19 is still throwing courts across the country into upheaval. If you’re in the midst of a divorce or you co-parent with a past partner, you’ve likely dealt with some of these issues head-on. Not sure how […]
Can I Move Out of the Area with My Child After an Alabama Divorce?
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis & YorkYou’re finally finished with your divorce, and now you can start over. Maybe, in your mind, that means moving and putting down roots in a new location. However, before you start looking into new homes and applying for different jobs, it’s important to discuss your plan to move with your family law attorney. Under Alabama […]
The Growing Issue of Cryptocurrency During a Divorce
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis & YorkOnce a word rarely heard or understood outside certain financial circles, cryptocurrency is now a buzzword that almost everyone is somewhat familiar with. But what happens if one or both partners own cryptocurrency during a divorce? The volatile nature of cryptocurrency can make it hard to divvy up in a fair and equitable manner, which […]
How to Stop, Reduce, or Cancel Alimony or Spousal Support Payments in Alabama
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis & York, P.C.Alimony is a common part of many Alabama divorce agreements. However, it’s rare for alimony to be permanent. It’s generally included with an end date in mind, whether that be a specific date, when the other partner begins gainful employment, or when the other partner remarries. If you think your spousal support payments should be […]
Advice for Stay-At-Home-Moms During a Divorce
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis and York PCThere isn’t any situation in which divorce is easy, but there are plenty of circumstances that can make the end of your marriage even more difficult for you. Being a stay-at-home mom can definitely complicate the divorce process and leave you feeling like you’re stuck in limbo. Without your own source of income, you might […]
Creating a Parenting Plan That Will Work Well for Your Family
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis and York PCWhen a couple chooses to divorce, their children are usually their top priority. Just because your marriage doesn’t work out does not mean that your relationship is over—it’s just evolving into a co-parenting relationship. While effective co-parenting can be challenging, it benefits your children and helps minimize the damage caused by divorce. The first step […]
How to Keep Child Custody Exchanges Civil
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis and York PCHow to Keep Child Custody Exchanges Civil Be Ready to Go at the Scheduled Time If you have to be at the exchange site at 5:00 P.M., don’t wait until 4:45 P.M. to start packing up your child’s clothes, toys, and school supplies. When exchanges occur at the parent’s home, make sure that the child’s […]
Pet Custody Battles in Divorce
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis and York PCBringing two lives together in marriage takes work and effort—the process of separating those lives during a divorce takes at least as much work. This is very clear when you look at the issues of pets in a divorce. When you have two people who love the family pet, trying to decide who keeps them […]
Divorce After Adopting a Child
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis and York, PCIf you’ve used adoption to grow your family, you know how much joy a child can bring to your life. When you and your partner decide to divorce, you might wonder how your split will affect the adoption. Will you still have equal rights to the child? Does one parent have more rights than the […]