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Taking Care of Your Credit After a Divorce
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis and York, PCWhen your marriage ends, you may be looking forward to the next phase of your life. But before you can begin to rebuild your life, you may need to take steps to rebuild your credit as well. It’s not unusual for people to suffer credit hits when their marriage dissolves. If this happens to you, […]
Why Unmarried Parents Should Still Work Out Child Custody Details
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis and York, PCWhen you are in a relationship with your child’s other parent, you may not feel it necessary to have child custody plans drawn up. However, whether you intend to remain unmarried or are simply not yet ready to commit to marriage, it is important that you take steps to protect yourself, your partner, and your […]
Figuring Out Student Loan Debts During a Divorce
/0 Comments/in family law, Blog /by Coumanis & York, P.C.The more you have entering or leaving a marriage, the more complicated you can expect your divorce to be. This is the case for both debts and assets, which is why so many people address these issues in prenuptial or postnuptial agreements. If you or your ex-partner have student debt acquired before or during the […]
Prenuptial Agreements Aren’t Only for the Wealthy
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis & York PCYou’re getting ready for the biggest commitment you’ve ever made – marriage. In the midst of looking at venues, discussing guest lists, and figuring out what to serve for dinner, don’t forget to consider your legal needs during this stage of life. For many couples, this means looking into a prenuptial agreement. You may wonder […]
The Role of Mediation in an Alabama Divorce
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis & York PCWhether you’re just starting to consider divorce as an option or you’ve already begun the legal process of ending your marriage, you’ve likely heard the term mediation come up multiple times. Mediation strives to give another option to couples who don’t want a painful, drawn-out court battle when ending their marriage. It has numerous benefits […]
Challenges for Divorcees with Special Needs Children
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis and York, P.C.Divorcing with children is always challenging, but the situation is even more complex when special needs children are involved. Their unique array of needs and the hands-on parenting needed to manage their conditions can make it especially difficult to agree on a divorce settlement. As you plan for life after divorce, consider everything your special […]
What Should I Ask for in a Divorce Settlement?
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis and York, P.C.A fair divorce settlement will allow both spouses to make a clean break, leave the marriage with what they need to start over, and honor the sacrifices made by both parties for the marriage. However, getting to that point takes a lot of negotiation and compromise. Before you get into negotiations, it’s good to take […]
Questions to Ask Before Filing for a Divorce
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis & York, P.C.You’ve decided that divorce is your only option moving forward. Hiring a divorce attorney is the next step, but how do you know when you’ve found the right divorce lawyer? During each consultation, use your time to ask plenty of questions. This process will be stressful and consume a large part of your life in […]
Why More Couples Are Divorcing Older—and What You Can Do to Avoid It
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis & YorkDivorce trends are a good way of understanding how culture and society are changing. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of aging adults deciding to divorce. In many cases, these divorces occur after marriages that lasted 20 to 30 years. What does this mean, and how can you protect […]
Does Child Support Cover Your Kid’s Extracurricular Activities?
/0 Comments/in family law /by Coumanis & York PCThe child support system has changed so many times that it can be difficult to keep track of what it’s for, how it’s calculated, and how it benefits the child. Kids today keep busy with a wide range of activities and hobbies, which further complicates the child support question. Whether you pay or receive child […]